KINDERHOOK TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) – Three occupants of an Amish buggy were injured late Wednesday afternoon when a 2016 BMW hit their buggy from behind on Copeland Road west of Legg Road.
The Branch County Sheriff’s Department says the crash happened at about 5:16 p.m. when the BMV driven by 24-year-old Samuel Barke of Hillsdale crested a hill and struck the Amish buggy driven by 20-year- old John Girod of Coldwater.
The driver of the buggy as well as both passengers, 15-year-old Noah Girod and 33-year-old Chris Swartz were thrown from the buggy.
John Girod and Noah Girod suffered head injuries. Both were transported to ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital by Life-Care Ambulance to be treated for their injuries.
Swartz had a possible leg injury and was transported by Life-Care Ambulance to Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
Barke did not suffer any injuries.
The Sheriff’s Department stated in a news release that low visibility due to rain was a possible factor in the crash which remains under investigation.
Deputies were assisted at the scene by LifeCare Paramedics and the Fremont Fire Department.
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