Full Notification

Sheriff Richard J Behnke reports on 01/02/2019 at approximately 1728 hours, his Deputies responded to a Injury Crash on M-60 near Calvin Center, Penn Township, Cass County Michigan. When Deputies arrived on scene both parties were still trapped in their vehicles. The initial investigation showed 67-year-old Stevensville resident, Miguel Guerrero lost control of his vehicle due to icy road conditions. Guerrero crossed the centerline and crashed head on into 62-year-old Cassopolis resident, Rebecca Jo Jellison. Penn Township Fire Department extricated Guerrero and Jellison from their vehicles. Guerrero was evaluated by Emergency Medical Personnel and was transported by Pride Care ambulance to Lake Land Hospital in Niles. Jellison was evaluated by Emergency Medical Personnel and was transported by Life Care ambulance to Elkhart General Hospital in Indiana. Seat belts were worn during the time of crash and Alcohol is not suspected. Deputies were assisted on scene by Penn Township Fire Department, Life Care Ambulance and Pride Care Ambulance. This crash remains under investigation.