Police say alcohol likely factor in Van Buren Co. crash

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Story Created: Nov 23, 2008 at 11:57 AM EST

Story Updated: Nov 23, 2008 at 12:00 PM EST

ALMENA TOWNSHIP, MI — A single-vehicle accident led to minor injuries and one arrest Sunday morning in Almena Township of Van Buren County.

Police say around 3:00 a.m. the driver, a 19-year-old Paw Paw man, lost control of a 2003 Dodge Ram truck due to ice, going off the road and crashing into a tree. The accident occurred on CR 375 just east of 27th Street.

The driver, whose name is being withheld pending possible criminal charges, received minor injuries. He was treated and released from Lake View Hospital in Paw Paw.

The passenger also received minor injuries, but refused treatment. He was arrested for Minor in Possession (MIP) of Alcohol, and lodged at Van Buren County Jail.

Police say the crash remains under investigation, and alcohol is believed to have been a factor.

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