Four killed in Buchanan Township crash
Published 6:43 pm Friday, August 2, 2019
BUCHANAN TOWNSHIP — Four people were killed when a car traveling at a high rate of speed crashed into it at the corner of N. Main and Miller streets in Buchanan Township, according to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department.
Police were called to the scene at approximately 12:07 p.m. Friday when a 2007 Ford Fusion was traveling at a high rate of speed and struck a 2000 Honda Accord, killing four passengers.
The victims have been identified as Robert Klint, 66, of Sawyer; Kent Williamson, 52, of Virginia; Melissa Klint, 60, of Sawyer; and Landyn Klint. 22.
The driver and passenger of the 2007 Ford Fusion were taken to South Bend Memorial Hospital for treatment. Alcohol and speed appear to be factors in the incident.
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Crash Reconstruction Unit was activated. A detailed report will be submitted to the Berrien County Prosecutor’s Office once it has been completed.