Man Seriously Hurt in Crawford County ATV Crash
July 25, 2024 12:30AM EDT
source: Michigan State Police
A Roscommon man suffered serious injuries in an ATV crash on Sunday in Crawford County’s West Branch Township.
Police say the 42-year-old man was driving on Leline Road around 8:00 P.M. with his 23-year-old son, who was driving an ATV as well. According to police, the elder man was driving behind the younger man and began speeding up. According to police, the son veered left but was unable to move out of the way and the father crashed into the rear end of the other ATV. The older man was thrown from the vehicle, which landed on top of him. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Police say the son suffered minor injuries. Neither man was wearing a helmet.