Man injured in motorcycle accident

Published 9:50 am Thursday, August 24, 2017

MASON TOWNSHIP — A man was injured in a motorcycle accident in Mason Township Monday, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to the crash around 6:25 a.m. Monday on M-217 Highway near Wayne Street.

The crash occurred when a motorcycle driven by Cody Walters. 32, of White Pigeon was rear-ended by a pick-up truck driven by Stone Taylor, 21, of Edwardsburg.

Witnesses stated that farm equipment caused an area of low visibility at the time of the crash.

Walters, who was wearing a helmet, was injured in the accident and transported to a local hospital.

Deputies have determined that alcohol was not a factor in the crash.