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Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reports his office investigated a two-car crash at the intersection of Cassopolis Rd and Redfield St in Mason Twp. of Cass County, Michigan.  This crash occurred on 06-22-2021 at approximately 0740 Hrs.

Initial investigation shows that a south bound vehicle driven by Rebecca Geister, 42 yrs. of Niles, Michigan, began to cross the intersection when an east bound vehicle driven by Regan Barrington, 18 yrs. of Bronson, Michigan failed to stop as required.  Barrington entered the intersection and struck the Geister vehicle.  Barrington was accompanied by Cody Rubley, 21 of Quincy, Michigan.  Geister was transported from the scene to Elkhart General Hospital for minor injuries.

The Sheriff's Office was assisted on scene by Ontwa-Edwardsburg Police Department, Porter Fire and Edwardsburg Ambulance.  Alcohol and narcotics were not factors in the crash.  Seatbelts were worn by all parties involved.

The crash remains under investigation.