Vehicle strikes tree, overturns on M51

CASS COUNTY, Ind. -- A 17-year-old Niles resident was injured in a crash on M51 Wednesday morning.

Deputies were called to M51 at Thompson Road in Pokagon Township just before 7 a.m. for a single vehicle crash, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Department.

Deputies say the driver was traveling eastbound on M51 when he lost control of his vehicle, ran off the road and hit a tree.

The driver complained of head pain and was transported to Lakeland Hospital.

Deputies do not suspect alcohol or drugs as contributing factors in the crash.

Photo courtesy Cass County Sheriff's Department