On Monday, Jan. 13 at 10:19 A.M., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to northbound US-131 near mile marker 139 for a single vehicle accident.

The vehicle was occupied by the driver and a single passenger. The 39-year-old male driver from Howard City lost control on the slippery road, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and overturn. The driver was transported to the Big Rapids Hospital for minor injuries, while the 39-year-old male passenger from Stanwood was uninjured. 

Deputies were assisted by Meceola Central Dispatch, Mecosta County EMS, Big Rapids Department of Public Safety, Currie's and M&M Towing.