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Man and teenager killed in crash involving car and Amish sulky carts

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Posted at 11:25 PM, Sep 12, 2023
and last updated 2023-09-13 15:16:08-04

MAPLE GROVE TWP., Mich. — The Barry County Sheriff's office says a 40-year-old man and 14-year-old boy are dead following a crash involving a car and two Amish sulky carts.

It happened around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday on E Cloverdale Rd. east of Guy Rd. in Maple Grove Twp.

Investigators say the driver of a car collided with two Amish Sulky Carts, all heading westbound.

Three people were inside the carts: the man and teenager killed, as well as a 17-year-old who was hurt.

The driver of the car was not hurt.

The sheriff's office tells us the caller said the sun was blocking her vision at the time of the crash.

Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be factors.

The crash remains under investigation.

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