(JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP) – One person was injured in an early morning crash in Cass County's Jefferson Township.

Sheriff's Deputies say just after 12 AM Thursday, 46 year old John Silva was driving west on Hospital Street and failed to stop at the intersection of M-60. His vehicle left the road and struck a tree.

Silva was taken to Lakeland Hospital in Niles to be treated for his injuries. He was wearing his safety belt at the time of the crash.

The Central Cass Fire Department, Michigan State Police and Pride Care Ambulance assisted deputies at the scene.