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Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reports his office is investigating a two-car injury crash on US 12, near Old 112 in Porter Twp. of Cass County, Michigan. 
 
Initial investigation shows that on 9/13/21 at 0629 hours, an eastbound vehicle driven by Joseph Martorano, 25, from Elkhart, Indiana, was struck by a westbound vehicle driven by Timothy Fox, 36, from Sturgis, Michigan.  Both subjects were treated by ambulance personnel on scene with Fox being transported to Sturgis Hospital for further treatment. 
 
Deputies were assisted on scene by Michigan State Police, SEPSA Fire/Ambulance and White Pigeon Fire Department. 
 
Seat belts were worn in the crash.  Alcohol and drugs are not believed to have played a factor in the crash.  This crash remains under investigation.