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Injuries in Head-On Collision Not as Serious as Believed

(Berrien County, MI) - Three people injured in a head on collision outside New Buffalo over the weekend are on the road to recovery.

 

Berrien County Police said the investigation shows Victor Becerra, 27, caused the Saturday night crash by veering over the center line on U.S. 12 a few miles west of the city limits.  Police said the Hammond man was taken to a hospital in South Bend where he is now listed in good condition.

 

His female passenger and the other driver, 57 year old Paul Bricker, of Chesterton, have since been released from the hospital.

 

Police said investigators were still waiting for test results to determine if alcohol was a factor in the crash.

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