Two Vehicle Fatal Crash 
Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reports, on 10/26/2022 at approximately 09:00 hours his office responded to a two-vehicle injury crash involving a passenger vehicle vs semi-truck. This crash occurred on Old M-205 and Autumn Dr., in Mason Township, Cass County, Michigan.
Investigation showed the driver Andres Rivera, 24-year-old, Elkhart resident turned in front of a semi-truck that was heading eastbound on Old M-205. The driver of the semi-truck was Robert Dice, 60-year-old, Battle Creek resident.
The passenger in Rivera’s vehicle, Alexander Villalobos, 23-year-old, Elkhart resident succumbed to his injuries sustained in the crash. Rivera was transported to South Bend Memorial Hospital for injuries from the crash. Robert Dice sustained no injuries from this crash and was released from the scene.
Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a factor and seatbelts were worn at the time of the crash. This case remains under investigation.
Assisting agencies include Porter Township Fire Department, SEPSA Ambulance Service, Edwardsburg Ambulance Service, and the Michigan State Police.
Address/Location
Cass County MI Sheriff's Office
321 Michigan 62
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 269-445-1560