SENEY -- State Police say slippery roads were a factor in a fatal accident on the Seney Stretch Wednesday.  Police say the driver of a passenger car, identified as 39-year-old Eric Mason, lost control and slid into the path of a semi on M-28.

The accident happened just west of the Seney rest area around 4:00 p.m. Mason was killed in the crash.

There is no word yet of any other injuries.  State Police were still on the scene late Wednesday evening investigating.

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UPDATE: February 1　

Funeral arrangements for Eric Mason have been released:

Visitation - Wednesday Feb. 6^th from 4-6pm EST at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1700 Fair Ave., Marquette, MI.  49855 

Funeral - Wednesday Feb. 6^th at 6pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church

A Memorial Fund has been set up for the family in Eric’s name at Northern Michigan State Bank 1001 M-28 east, suite 10, Marquette, MI.  49855