Two minor crashes on M-53; no injuries

Arrest made during “family trouble” call

IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City Police Department investigated two accidents, both along a dangerous section of S. Cedar St (M-53) the week of July 15.

In all, during a four-day stretch of their weekly report, there were five property damage crashes. None of them had any injuries reported by police.

According to their weekly log, officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on July 15 on S. Cedar, just west of the Kroger parking lot.

Police say a 34-year- old Imlay City female had exited the Kroger’s parking lot, heading north in her 2017 Ford Explorer, driving in the left lane.

Investigators say the woman was trying to turn south on M-53 and struck a 2018 Ford Escape, operated by a 30-year-old Imlay City man.

The woman told police she was attempting a left-hand turn and did not see the man traveling northbound, causing the incident.

Both vehicles sustained damage but no injuries were reported.

Two days later, on July 17, police were once again called to the dangerous traffic area, following another two-vehicle wreck that sent one person to the hospital.

Imlay City officers say a 62-year-old Imlay City woman said she was coming out of the McDonald’s parking lot in her 2023 Chevy Equinox and impacted a 2013 Buick Lacrosse, driven by a 78-year-old Imlay City woman.

Police reported mininmal damage to the vehicles and neither motorist required medical attention.

Imlay City officers were assisted by an Almont officer on July 16 in what was logged as “family trouble.”

According to witnesses, a man and woman had attended the Music in the Park series at Lamb Steele Park, near the intersection of Third and Main St.

The couple apparently had a dispute of some kind and left the concert. They were later confronted by officers in the downtown area. Police Chief Brett Selby said one person was arrested.

Officers continue to heavily patrol the S. Cedar St/M-53 corridor in an effort to get people to lower their speeds.

However, Chief Brett Selby has said they cannot control how people exit the Kroger’s property. The main exit for the grocery store has been the location for numerous accidents. Police encourage motorists to drive safely and to take time for a second look when pulling out into the main flow of traffic.