ISHPEMING TOWNSHIP, MI— An Ishpeming man was cited for reckless driving, following a two-vehicle crash in Ishpeming Township Friday.
The Ishpeming Township Police Department says it happened around 12:10 p.m. on US-41 near North Lake Drive. A pickup driven by 29-year-old Richard Hendra, Jr. of Ishpeming tried to pass another vehicle utilizing the center lane. He lost control while passing, crossed into oncoming traffic, and struck a westbound vehicle in the passing lane driven by 29-year-old Taylor Nelson of Superior, Wisconsin.
Nelson was taken to UPHS-Bell for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Hendra was not injured.
Hendra was found to be at fault in the accident and ticketed for reckless driving.
US-41 was shut down for about 20 minutes.
The Marquette County Sheriff's Office, Ishpeming City Police Department, Ishpeming Township Fire Department, and UPHS-Bell EMS assisted at the scene.
