(11-11-20) Cass County Sheriff Richard J. Behnke, reports that on 11/11/2020 at approximately 4:19 am his office was called to investigate a personal injury crash near the intersection of Cassopolis Rd and Starbrick St, in Mason Township, Cass County Michigan.


Investigation shows that Avery Rickey (26) of Elkhart was attempting to do a U-turn on Cassopolis Rd and was stuck on the roadway. Rickey was out of his vehicle trying to get his vehicle unstuck when a second vehicle heading north bound struck his park vehicle. Driver of the second vehicle was Shannon Pedrotti (44) of Bristol, Indiana. Pedrotti had minor injuries and was transported by SEPSA EMS to Lakeland Niles for treatment.


Seatbelt was worn and alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor. Assisting in this crash was Ontwa Township Police Dept. and SEPSA Fire and EMS.