Barry County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a multi-vehicle crash Monday at 1:18 p.m. on M-37 Highway near Mcglynn Road.  The crash was reported to involve a semi tractor-trailer, multiple vehicles and multiple vehicle fires.

One person involved in the crashes was injured and transported by ambulance to Borgess Hospital for treatment.  He was conscious and alert at the scene. 

The deputies investigation showed a Ford Escape driven by a 59-year-old man from Dowling was stopped in the northbound lane of M-37 waiting for a vehicle in front of him to make a left turn into a private drive. 

A northbound Ford Econoline cargo van behind the Ford Escape, operated by a 30-year-old man from Battle Creek, was not able to stop. He attempted to swerve to avoid striking the Ford Escape, but struck the rear driver side of the vehicle and continued into the southbound travel lane. 

A semi-tractor trailer operated by a 46-year-old man from Morley, was traveling in the southbound lane of M-37 and was not able to stop before striking the van. 

After coming to a rest, the semi and van became engulfed in flames. The occupants of both vehicles were able to get out before the fires started. 

No injuries were suffered by the driver of the semi, the driver of the Ford Escape or his passenger, his 63-year-old wife. The accident remains under investigation.

Deputies were assisted by Mercy Ambulance, Hastings (BIRCH) Fire and Freeport fire departments, Michigan Department of Transportation and Michigan State Police.