CONSTANTINE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — St. Joseph County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a South Bend Indiana man.
Authorities say it happened just after 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15 in the area of North River Road near Quaker Road in Constantine Township.
On scene, deputies found the vehicle involved fully engulfed in flames, but were able to remove a 74-year-old passenger who was trapped in the vehicle, away from the flames to begin lifesaving measures. Deputies along with assisting responders, administered CPR on the passenger, however, he succumbed to his injuries on scene.
The condition of the driver is unknown at this time.
Investigators determined the vehicle was heading eastbound on North River Road when the driver ran off the roadway and struck a tree. The vehicle caught fire shortly after.
The victim, and driver’s name are not being released at this time pending further investigation and notification of family.
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