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Sheriff Richard J. Behnke of the Cass County Sheriff's Office (MI) reports that deputies of his office responded to a personal injury traffic crash on 10-8-21 at 0930. This crash occurred at the intersection of Decatur Rd. and Fox St. in Cass County's Penn township. Investigation of the crash found that a pick-up, being driven by Raymond Welburn (70 yrs of Jones, MI) attempted to turn left onto Fox St and collided with a south bound van, being driven by Carlton Cunningham (55 yrs of Cassopolis, MI). Both drivers were injured in the crash and were transported via ambulance to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Mr. Welburn and Mr. Cunningham were both wearing seat belts at the time of the crash and alcohol was not a factor. The crash remains under investigation. Assisting on the scene were the Cassopolis Area Fire Department, Newberg Ambulance, and PrideCare Ambulance.