Fatal Crash In Cass County

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Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Cass County’s Milton Township on Friday. State police have released the following:

Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Niles Post are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash occurring Friday, June 17 around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Redfield St. and Kline Rd in Milton Township.

Preliminary investigation reveals that the driver of a 2019 black Dodge Nitro was traveling westbound on Redfield St. when the driver attempted to overtake other vehicles not involved in the crash. However, the Dodge Nitro did collide with a 2016 grey Ford pickup that was attempting to make a left turn onto Kline Rd from Redfield St.

The impact of the collision caused the Dodge Nitro to roll over multiple times, ejecting the driver from the vehicle. The driver of the Dodge Nitro was described as a 38-year-old Buchanan man. He was transported to South Bend Memorial and later succumbed to his injuries and died.

The driver of the Ford pickup was described as a 59-year-old Edwardsburg man. He was treated by medic at the scene for minor injuries only. There were no other occupants in either vehicle and it is unknown if seatbelts were used or if alcohol was a factor.

MSP troopers were assisted at the scene by Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Ontwa Twp Police Department, SMCAS Ambulance and Edwardsburg Fire Department.

The name of the deceased is being withheld pending family notification. This investigation remains open
pending further investigation.