Yesterday, a vehicle accident in Cass County left a juvenile hospitalized, with local authorities suspecting alcohol as a contributing factor. According to WZZM13, the Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to the crash at the intersection of Oak Grove Road and M-60 in Jefferson Township around 2:02 a.m., where they found a vehicle driven by Ariana Watkins, 25, of Niles, had failed to make a right turn, causing it to veer off the road and roll over.
The underage passenger, whose identity was not disclosed, was promptly transported by ambulance to South Bend Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries. Cass County Sheriff Clint Roach mentioned to the press that it was unknown whether seatbelts were worn at the time of the accident. The Cass County Sheriff's Office, along with Central Cass Fire Department and Edwardsburg Ambulance, were noted to have quickly assisted at the scene.
A concurrent report by WNDU also highlighted that police are currently investigating the crash and suspect alcohol may have played a role in the incident. Details provided by the authorities emphasized that Watkins failed to navigate the right turn onto M-60, which led the vehicle to veer off the road and subsequently overturn.
Further reporting from ABC57 reaffirmed that alcohol is believed to possibly be a factor in why the vehicle, under Watkins' control, ended up veering off the roadway.
