A 16-year-old boy was injured Tuesday afternoon after crashing a vehicle into a tree and a utility pole in Mecosta County.

The crash occurred near the intersection of Pierce Road and 100th Avenue near Canadian Lakes.

According to the investigation, the 16-year-old had fallen asleep at the wheel and went off the roadway before colliding with the tree and utility pole. He was transported to the hospital in Big Rapids for his injuries.

The Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Morton Township Fire & Rescue and Mecosta County EMS.

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