CASS COUNTY, Mich – Deputies responded to a personal injury traffic crash on M-51 near Saddlebred Lane in Pokagon Township at 9:44 pm on Friday.

Hunter Lee Williamson, 17, and his passenger Dashawn Lee Brooks, 18, were south bound on M-51 preparing to make a left turn into a driveway when they were rear-ended by Todd Barklow Martine, 41.

Williamson and Brooks were transported by family to Borgess Lee Hospital in Dowagiac for their injuries.

Martine was transported by ambulance to Borgess Lee Hospital as well.

Seatbelts were worn and deputies believe alcohol to be a factor in the crash.

Police are still investigating at this time.