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Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reports that deputies of the Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a single vehicle crash on US-12 Hwy at approximately 2352 hours on 01/29/2023.  The crash occurred on US-12 Hwy near Beebe Rd in Milton Township, Cass County, Michigan. The investigation showed that a vehicle driven by Tristan Brown (27, South Bend, IN) was heading westbound on US-12 Hwy when he ran off the road and struck a ditch.  The vehicle then continued through a chain link fence, and collided with a storage unit, overturned on its drivers side. Brown was transported to South Bend Memorial Hospital for injuries sustained in the traffic crash. Assisting agencies on scene were Edwardsburg Fire department, Edwardsburg Police Department and SMCAS Ambulance.  It is believed that alcohol was a factor in the crash.  Investigation determined seat belts were worn. The crash remains under investigation.