SINGLE VEHICLE INJURY ACCIDENT 
Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reports his office is investigating a single vehicle injury crash on Decatur Rd near Dutch Settlement St in Penn Twp., Cass County, Michigan. This incident occurred on 10-17-2021 at approx. 0845 Hrs.
Emergency personnel were called to the scene after a north bound vehicle driven by Jesus A. Martinez, 22, of South Bend, IN left the roadway and struck a tree. Martinez's vehicle caught fire and the owner of the property was able to assist Martinez with exiting the vehicle. Martinez was transported from the scene to Elkhart General Hospital for treatment. Penn Township Fire Department extinguished the vehicle fire.
Intoxicating substances may have been factors in the crash. It is currently unknown if Martinez was using a seatbelt and if airbags deployed due to the car fire.
Deputies were assisted on scene by Cass County Animal Control, Penn Township Fire Department, Pride Care Ambulance, and the Lowe Foundation Security Patrol.
This incident remains under investigation at this time.
Address/Location
Cass County MI Sheriff's Office
321 Michigan 62
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 269-445-1560