Semi Jackknifes on Icy Roadway
Semi Jackknifes on Icy Roadway
Sheriff Joseph M Underwood Jr. reports that deputies of the Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a personal injury traffic crash on Calvin Center Rd. near Bulhand st. in Cass County's Calvin Township. The crash, which occurred on 1-29-16 at approximately 5:45am, involved a Postle Aluminum semi tractor and trailer. The investigation showed that the semi, driven by Darrin Curtis (50 yrs of Mishawaka, IN) was north bound on Calvin Center Rd. when it lost control on the icy roadway. The semi began to jackknife and left the roadway striking a tree. Mr. Curtis was transported to the Elkhart General hospital by LifeCare Ambulance for injuries resulting from the crash. Mr. Curtis was wearing a seatbelt and alcohol was not a factor in the crash. Assisting at the crash was the Penn Township Fire Department.
Address/Location
Cass County MI Sheriff's Office
321 Michigan 62
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 269-445-1560