Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Authorities with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office say that two people are in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash in Liberty Township.
On Wednesday morning (September 24) at approximately 7:21 a.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of South Meridian Road and Wetherby Road in Liberty Township.
According to officials, preliminary investigation indicates that a black 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, operated by a 52-year-old man from Hillsdale, was traveling southbound on South Meridian Road when it crossed into the northbound lane.
The vehicle subsequently collided with a silver 2009 Mercury Mariner occupied by a 47-year-old woman from Cement City, an 18-year-old woman, and three juvenile passengers.
Emergency medical personnel transported three occupants of the Mercury Mariner, as well as the driver of the Chevrolet Traverse, to Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital for treatment. Two individuals are currently listed in critical condition.
The incident remains under active investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Accident Reconstruction Team. At this time, authorities do not know if alcohol or drugs contributed to the crash.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Jackson Community Ambulance, Liberty Township Fire Department, Columbia Township Fire Department, and the Michigan State Police.
