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Cass County MI Sheriff's Office
Sunday April 17th, 2016 :: 10:33 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Motorcyclist injured in crash. Wayne Twp. Dowagiac Mi.

1 INJURY IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
Sheriff Joseph M underwood Jr. reports that on 4/16/2016 at 1625 hrs his office was called to investigate a crash that occurred at Dutch Settlement st and Nubour Rd in Wayne Township Cass County Michigan. Investigation on scene along with witness statements found that Roger Pedat, 45 of Benton Harbor, was Eastbound on Dutch settlement when he approached a vehicle waiting to turn onto Nubour. Mr. Pedat braked but was unable to come to a stop. He attempted to evade the crash during which he laid the motorcycle down on the pavement. no other vehicle were involved in the crash. He was wearing a helmet and was transported to Lakeland Hospital in St. Joe Michigan for treatment. at this time alcohol is not believed to be a factor and the case remains under investigation.

Assisting were Pokagon Band of Tribal Police and Pride Care Ambulance

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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