On Friday, Apr. 17, at approximately 1:36 p.m., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the area of 45th Avenue near 19 Mile Road in Barryton for a traffic crash.

An investigation revealed that an 18-year-old man from Barryton was traveling southbound on 45th Avenue, when he failed to stop at a posted stop sign. He then entered the intersection and collided with a vehicle driven by a 34-year-old man from Remus traveling eastbound on 19 Mile Road.

The 18-year-old and his passenger were both transported to Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Deputies on scene were assisted by Meceola Central Dispatch, Barryton Fire/Rescue, Hill Top Towing, Huff's Towing, and Mecosta County EMS. 

_{Release courtesy of Mecosta County Sheriff's Office.}