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Cass County Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reports that on June 29, 2024, at approximately 1559 Hours, his Deputies responded to a three-vehicle crash on Union Rd. and Mason St., Porter Township, Cass County, Michigan.
 
The investigation shows that a vehicle driven by a male from Elkhart, Indiana was traveling westbound on Mason St. when he failed to stop at the stop sign at Union Rd and Mason St. and crashed into a Paul Zinich (60 years old of Elkhart, IN). who was traveling southbound on Union Rd.,  Zinich's vehicle then struck another vehicle who was stopped at the stop sign on the west side of Mason St. That vehicle was driven by Bill Scarberry (52 years of Jones, MI).  Both Zinich and Scarberry were treated and released from the scene. The other male driver was transported by ambulance to Elkhart General Hospital for his injuries.  It is unknown if alcohol was a factor in the crash. 
 
All Occupants were wearing a seatbelt at the time of crash. This crash remains under investigation. 
 
Assisting agencies on scene were Porter Fire and SEPSA Ambulance.