Berrien Center woman injured in single-car accident Sunday

Published 9:54 am Monday, December 14, 2009

Sheriff Joseph M. Underwood reports that a single-car accident with injuries occurred in Pokagon Township on Sunday at 5:37 p.m.

Sydney Mead, 20, of Berrien Center, was traveling east bound on Crystal Springs Street near Indian Lake Road when she lost control of her vehicle in the slush.  The vehicle crossed the roadway and struck trees on the north side of the road.  Mead was transported to Lakeland Hospital.

Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this incident. A seatbelt was not used.

Cass County was assisted by Pokagon Tribal Police, Pokagon Fire and Coloma EMS.  This incident remains under investigation.