One Hurt in Traffic Crash
Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reports that deputies of the Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on M 62 Hwy and Brownsville St. in Cass County's Jefferson Township. This crash occurred on 10-10-2020 at 1226. Investigation of the crash found that a small bus being driven by Mohdjamal Al-Khalil (65 yrs of South Bend) failed to yield right of way to another vehicle being driven by Thomas Poling (64 yrs of Dowagiac). Mr. Al-Khalil was attempting to cross M 62 Hwy on Hospital St./Brownsville St. and pulled in front of Mr. Poling, who was north bound on M 62 Hwy. Mr. Poling was transported to the hospital for injuries from the crash. Mr. Al-Khalil was unhurt. Both drivers were wearing seat belts and alcohol was not a factor in the crash. Assisting on scene was Cassopolis Area Fire Dept and PrideCare Ambulance. The crash remains under investigation.
Address/Location
Cass County MI Sheriff's Office
321 Michigan 62
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 269-445-1560