On Saturday, Aug. 9, at 5:38 p.m., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a three-vehicle crash near the intersection of Pierce Road and 155th Avenue in Austin Township.

The investigation revealed that a 70-year-old man from Mecosta was traveling eastbound on Pierce Road and drifted over the centerline. His vehicle then sideswiped a semi traveling westbound, driven by a 49-year-old woman from Independence, Missouri. After sideswiping the semitruck, the Mecosta man’s vehicle struck a second vehicle, driven by a 54-year-old man from Granger, Indiana, who was traveling behind the semi.

After examining the scene, deputies determined the 70-year-old man from Mecosta had suffered a medical episode while behind the wheel during the crash. He was subsequently transported to Big Rapids Hospital by Mecosta County EMS. The other two drivers were not reported to have suffered any injuries.

Deputies were assisted by Morton Township Fire/Rescue, Mecosta County EMS, Frontline Towing, and Meceola Central Dispatch.