18-year-old driver killed in crash in Decatur Township

By: Melissa Hudson

Posted: Oct 3, 2016 1:41 PM EDT

An 18-year-old died as a result of injuries sustained in a crash in Decatur Township on Saturday.

The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call about a single vehicle accident on 36th Street, just north of 96th Avenue.

When emergency responders arrived, they located a heavily damaged Chevy HHR.

Both the 18-year-old driver and 15-year-old passenger had to be extricated from the vehicle.

The 18-year-old was flown Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.

The passenger was transported by ambulance to Bronson Hospital.

The sheriff's office says the 18-year-old driver died from his injuries.

If you have any information about this crash, contact the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office at 269-657-3101. Callers may also contact Silent Observer to remain anonymous or submit a tip via text message to “CRIMES” (274637) with the keyword VBCTIP.