One Injured in Motorcycle Crash 
Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reports that deputies of the Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a personal injury traffic crash on July 17, 2023 at 4:22pm. This crash occurred on M 217 and US 12. In Cass County's Porter Township. Investigation of the crash showed, a motorcycle driven by Larry Tanner of Union, MI was traveling Southbound on M 217 when a deer entered the roadway and struck Tanners motorcycle, causing Tanner to lose control of his motorcycle. Tanner sustained multiple injuries in this crash. Tanner was transported by ambulance to South Bend Memorial.
Assisting Agencies: Porter Township Fire Dept. / Porter Ambulance, and the Michigan State Police.
Tanner was not wearing a helmet and alcohol does not appear to be a factor. This crash remains under investigation.
Address/Location
Cass County MI Sheriff's Office
321 Michigan 62
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 269-445-1560