One Injured In Motorcycle Crash
Sheriff Richard J. Behnke, reports that on 08/07/2020 at approximately 1903 hours his office was called to investigate a personal injury crash near the intersection of M-40 and M-60, in Newberg Township, Cass County Michigan.
Investigation shows that 60-year-old, Downers Grove Illinois resident, John O Brien was traveling westbound on M-60. Mr. O Brien then proceeded to turn into the Shell Gas Station. Mr. O Brien did not see the motorcycle that was eastbound on M-60. Driver of the motorcycle was 45-year-old, Elkhart Indiana resident, Joseph Silvia. His passenger, Emily Silvia, was transported to Three Rivers Hospital for minor injuries that had occurred from the crash.
Seat belts were worn and both subjects on the motorcycle were wearing helmets. Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor. Assisting in this crash was Newberg Township Fire and EMS.
Address/Location
Cass County MI Sheriff's Office
321 Michigan 62
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 269-445-1560