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Sheriff offers update on Wednesday collision

By Graham Jaehnig 1 min read

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP -- The Houghton County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of a Personal Injury Accident at Erickson Drive and M-26 at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.

The crash involved a sedan, driven by a 16-year-old pulled out into the path of a pickup truck driven by a 24-year-old from Schoolcraft Township.

A 15-year-old passenger in the sedan was injured and was transported by Mercy Ambulance to UP Health System – Portage for treatment.

Assisting at the scene were the Houghton Police Department, Michigan Tech Public Safety, Adams Township First Responders, Hurontown Fire and Rescue, and Superior Service Towing.

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