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72-year-old driver hospitalized in car accident caused by misdirection

On Monday, July 29 at 12:13 P.M., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to 30th Avenue and 17 Mile Road in reference to a two-vehicle accident.

The investigation found a 56-year-old female from Shepherd was heading southbound when a 72-year-old male from Mecosta turned in front of her under the direction from a road crew member. The individual did not see the southbound car, leading to the collision.

The 72-year-old male was transported to Corewell Health in Big Rapids by Mecosta County EMS for non-life threatening injuries. The 56-year-old female was treated at the scene.

Deputies were assisted by Meceola Central Dispatch, Mecosta County EMS, Fork TWP Fire and Rescue, and Barryton Fire and Rescue.

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