BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – A 26-year-old Battle Creek man was seriously injured when a vehicle left the road, overturned and struck a telephone pole near West Michigan Avenue and North 20th Street early Saturday, Oct. 31. He was listed in critical condition in the initial report.

At 4:49 a.m., Calhoun County Dispatch sent the Battle Creek Police Department, Battle Creek Fire Department and LifeCare Ambulance to the scene. The 26-year-old passenger was trapped in the vehicle. Firefighters freed him, and LifeCare took him to a local hospital. Police identified the driver as an 18-year-old Battle Creek man.

The Battle Creek Police Department’s Accident Reconstruction Team responded to investigate the crash. Investigators believe alcohol may have contributed and expect to pursue charges. The investigation remains active.

 

City of Battle Creek Communications Office 10 N. Division Street, Battle Creek, MI 49014 (269) 966-3311 publicinput@battlecreekmi.gov www.battlecreekmi.gov