On Sunday, Jan. 12 at 1:18 P.M., emergency response was dispatched to a single vehicle crash occurred on southbound US-131 near mile marker 132.

The driver, a 72-year-old male from Newaygo lost control, slid off the roadway, and struck a road sign. The vehicle then rolled over twice and ejected the driver. The driver was transported to Butterworth by Mecosta County EMS and the passenger, a 35-year-old male from Newaygo, suffered minor injuries. 

The Mecosta County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Mecosta County EMS, Big Rapids Fire, Mecosta Township Fire, Meceola Central Dispatch, and M&M Towing.