On Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 5:41 P.M., deputies from Mecosta County were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Perry Ave. near Venlo Dr. in Big Rapids Township.
A vehicle driven by a 30-year-old female from Mecosta was heading eastbound on Perry Ave. and went over the turning lane into westbound traffic. Another vehicle driven, by an 80-year-old from Hersey, was driving westbound and collided head on with the other vehicle. The 30-year-old driver and her 8-year-old passenger both received non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to Corwell Health for treatment.
Deputies were assisted on scene by Big Rapids Police, Big Rapids City Fire/Rescue, Big Rapids Township Fire/Rescue, and Mecosta County EMS.