Woman, 77, killed in Cass County's Mason Township crash

A 77-year-old woman died after two SUVs collided Monday afternoon.

The Cass County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded around 1:30 p.m. Oct. 26 to the intersection of Mason Street and Calvin Center Road.

Investigators found that Elsie Levan was driving a Nissan Rogue east on Mason Street when she stopped at the intersection but failed to yield. Her SUV was hit on the driver's side by a Toyota Highlander driven by Andrew Habich, 38, who was heading south on Calvin Center Road.

Levan was pronounced dead at the scene. Both drivers were wearing seat belts, and investigators said alcohol and drugs did not appear to be factors.

The crash remains under investigation.

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