Full Notification

Sheriff Richard J Behnke reports that on 9/28/2019 at 2:00 am, his office was called to investigate a personal injury crash at the intersection of M-51 and Warren Rd, in Howard Township, Cass County Michigan. 56 yr old Niles resident, Vicky Light, was South Bound on M-51 when a vehicle driving North Bound came into her lane of traffic, causing a head on collision. The driver of the vehicle that came into the south bound lane of traffic causing the accident left the scene. Mrs. Light was transported, by ambulance, to South Bend Memorial for her injuries. The passenger in the vehicle with Mrs. Light, Brad Light, 57 year old Niles resident, was also transported by ambulance for treatment. 31 year old Shipshewana resident, Kimberly McCann was the passenger in the at fault vehicle and was transported to South Bend Memorial Hospital for treatment. Seat belts were worn and alcohol does appear to be a factor in this accident. This case remains under investigation.

Assisting the Sheriff's Office were, SMCAS Ambulance, Pride Care Ambulance, Pokagon Tribal Police Department and Howard Township Fire Department.