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Co-owner of Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle

By Mary Ellen Murphy Jul 7, 2025 | 4:29 PM

Shelby Township, Mich. (WGHN) — Cindy Lewis, 56, co-owner of Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo, has died after being struck by a vehicle in the business’s parking lot, authorities confirmed.

The incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. Friday. Deputies from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call reporting that someone had been hit by a vehicle and was trapped underneath. When they arrived, Lewis had already been removed from beneath the vehicle and was transported to a nearby hospital, where she passed away on Sunday.

According to the sheriff’s office, the vehicle was driven by a 61-year-old woman from New Era who is an employee of the farm. Preliminary findings suggest the driver did not see Lewis as she was entering the parking lot. Investigators do not believe drugs or alcohol played a role.

The case will be reviewed by the Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

In a statement, the sheriff’s office described Mrs. Lewis as “a positive, energetic pillar of our community, integral in the continued growth and development of the family business.” They extended their deepest condolences to the Lewis family, noting the wide-reaching impact of her loss.

On Monday, Lewis Farms released a public statement via Facebook:

We are heartbroken to confirm the tragic passing of our beloved co-owner, Cindy Lewis, in an incident that occurred onsite while the farm was closed to the public. Cindy was not only a cherished leader of Lewis Farms, but also a devoted wife, mother, and friend to so many in our community. Her sudden loss is devastating beyond words.
To those who have reached out with kind words, stories, and cherished memories of Cindy, thank you. Your messages have brought comfort in this dark time and have helped keep Cindy’s memory alive in the most beautiful way. She touched countless lives, and the love being shown in her honor is a reflection of the incredible person she was. We are grateful for the outpouring of support from our community. Please join us in continuing to honor Cindy’s life by treating one another with the same kindness, grace, and dignity that she so effortlessly shared with the world.
The Lewis family, our staff, and everyone who knew and loved Cindy are experiencing profound grief. This is an incredibly painful time for multiple families, and we ask for space, compassion, and respect as they navigate this unimaginable loss together. Out of respect for the family and the integrity of the official investigation, we will not be commenting further at this time.
With heartfelt gratitude,
The Lewis Farms Team

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