NEGAUNEE TOWNSHIP, MI— A driver was suspected of being under the influence when he crashed his vehicle in Negaunee Township Monday.
The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office says it happened around 11:20 a.m. on County Road 480 near Old 480 Road.
A pickup truck driven by a 22-year-old Ishpeming man was eastbound when it left the roadway, crashed into some rocks, and rolled onto its side.
The driver was not wearing a seat belt and sustained moderate injuries to his face and neck. He was taken to UPHS-Marquette for treatment.
Alcohol and drugs are suspected to be factors in the crash, which remains under investigation.
Assisting at the scene were the Negaunee Township Fire Department, UPHS EMS, and the Negaunee Police Department.
