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Cass County MI Sheriff's Office
Thursday May 10th, 2012 :: 02:40 p.m. EDT

Advisory

2 injured in crash on M-51 in Pokagon Twp. for more info go to www.ccso.info

Two Injured in Motorcycle versus Car Traffic Crash

Sheriff Joseph M. Underwood Jr. reports on 05-10-2012 at approximately 11:10 am deputies from the Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to personal injury traffic crash that involved a motorcycle and a car on M-51 south of Edwards St. in Pokagon Twp.

A vehicle being driven by 64 year old Donald St-Cin of Benton Harbor was southbound on M-51. St-Cin was slowing down to make a right turn into a private driveway when it was rear ended by a motorcycle being operated by 46 year old Robert Schmeltz of Dowagiac.

Both Schmeltz and St-Cin were transported to Borgess Lee Memorial hospital in Dowagiac for treatment. Due to the seriousness of Schmeltz's injuries, he was later transported by Air-Care to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo for treatment.

St-Cin was wearing a seatbelt, Schmeltz was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Alcohol was not a factor. The crash remains under investigation.

Assisting at the scene was Pokagon Twp. Fire Department, and Pride Care Ambulance Service.

Address/Location
Cass County MI Sheriff's Office
321 Michigan 62
Cassopolis, MI 49031

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 269-445-1560

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