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ATV accident in Chassell Township injures kids, adult

CHASSELL TOWNSHIP, MI--   Five people were injured in an ATV accident in Houghton County Friday. 

The Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened around 3 p.m. at the US-41 and Lower Massie Road  

intersection in Chassell Township. 

A Polaris RZR side-by-side driven by a 13-year-old township girl was crossing the highway when it pulled into the path of a southbound minivan driven by Barbara Wells, 67, of Chassell. 

Five people ranging in age from 3 to 13 were on the ATV.  Four of the five were ejected from the vehicle upon impact. 

The four and the driver of the minivan were taken to Portage Health for treatment. 

The accident remains under investigation. 

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.