Cyclist Injured In Hit and Run Crash 
Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reports that on 07/05/2021 at approximately 09:00 hours his office was called to investigate a hit and run crash. The crash occurred on Calvin Center Road north of Starbrick Street in Mason Twp., Cass County Michigan.
It is believed that a 2008 - 2012 White Chevy Malibu was traveling south on Calvin Center Road when it struck a 76-year-old, Mason Township Resident, Howard Steele Watson Jr. as he was riding his peddle bike on the side of Calvin Center Road . This caused Mr. Watson to be thrown from his bike, landing in the ditch. The White Chevy Malibu continued traveling southbound. Mr. Watson was transported to Elkhart General Hospital for treatment of injuries.
Assisting was SEPSA Ambulance.
At this time, the crash remains under investigation. If you have any information related to the accident, please call Cass County Dispatch at 269-445-2484.
Address/Location
Cass County MI Sheriff's Office
321 Michigan 62
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 269-445-1560