One injured in Cass County crash Monday morning

Photo courtesy: Cass County Sheriff’s Office

CASS COUNTY, Mich. – One person was injured in a crash on U.S. 12 on Monday morning, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office reported.

At 6 a.m., deputies were called to a personal injury crash on U.S. 12 near Fir Road in Milton Township.

The investigation found that a 68-year-old Goshen resident was traveling west when his vehicle left the road, went through a chain fence, and hit a tree.

The driver had to be extricated from the vehicle and was taken to a local hospital for his injuries.

Investigators do not believe alcohol and drugs were a factor in the crash.

It is unknown if the driver was wearing a seatbelt at the time.

This crash is still being investigated.