On Monday, July 10, at approximately 8:00 P.M., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle accident at Taft Rd and 20th Ave in Sheridan Township.
The accident occurred when a 56-year-old male from Barryton went off the roadway, side swiped a tree and then hit another tree head on. The male received non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to McClaren Hospital in Mt. Pleasant.
Deputies were assisted by Mecosta County EMS, Barryton Fire and Rescue, and Meceola Central Dispatch.
martha: sheriff bouchard is in front of the microphones. let s listen to what he s saying about the shooting in oxford, michigan. tragic event that occurred by choice. so we appreciate her stepping up quickly and charging this individual as an adult, which i have said from the beginning of this i believe is most appropriate. you also know we put out a release that the 17-year-old fourth victim passed today at mcclaren hospital shortly after 10:00 as our fourth decedent to die since the shooting. we already know the other three tragic victims. we re learning more about them and hopefully we ll honor their memory. not just with the charges but to talk about their life and what amazing young people they were. we also know seven other people were injured.
six students, one teacher. four remain hospitalized. three have been treated and released. a 14-year-old male is in serious condition with gunshot wounds to the jaw and hand. a 17-year-old female with neck wounds. she s at the local area, mcclaren hospital. a 14-year-old female has improved thankfully. i would say with no small part to great medical care, fire service, emergency responders and prayers. quite frankly, she s been removed from critical to stable with gunshot wounds to the left check and neck. she s at hurry medical in flint. we have a 17-year-old female in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the chest. still looking for prayers and support for her and her family. the following discharged was a