On Wednesday, Jan. 1, the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office responded to an accident located on Coolidge Rd at 20th Ave. in Barryton.

The investigation found that the male driver, who is from Barryton, was distracted and slid through the intersection of Coolidge Rd. and 20th Ave. This led to his vehicle colliding with the ditch. The female passenger in the vehicle was transported by Mecosta County EMS to McLaren Hospital in Mount Pleasant for minor injuries. The male driver was not injured in the incident.

The Mecosta County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Meceola Central Dispatch, Barryton Fire Department, and Mecosta County EMS.