A 78-year-old Independence Township woman was found safe after being reported missing, 8:23 a.m., Sept. 15, in the 5000 block of Leeward Drive.
Her son called the sheriff’s office after he awoke and found his mother, who has Alzheimer’s, was not at the residence. Her vehicle was still there and it was believed she had left wearing a long pink coat.
The resident left behind a hand written note addressed to her family in which she apologized for her recent behavior towards them.
Deputies conducted a search of the residence and surrounding property but the subject was not located. An OCSO K-9 and Aviation units were requested and responded to assist with the search.
The K-9 unit was unable to establish a track, and the helicopter search was also unsuccessful. A be-on-the-lookout alert was broadcast with the physical description of the missing person and she was entered into LEIN as a missing and endangered person.
As deputies remained in the area to conduct their search, the Sheriff’s Operations Center was advised a family member had located the missing person walking behind a business on Dixie Highway.
The resident was found safe and was reunited with her family. The previous BOL was updated and the missing person was cancelled. Family members agreed to transport the subject to an area hospital for evaluation.
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A 30-year-old White Lake Township man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash, 2:25 p.m., Sept. 15, near Sashabaw Road and Baypointe Boulevard.
A witness reported a woman in the front passenger seat got out of the vehicle after the crash and walked away.
Deputies were unable to locate the woman, who was described as a white female with long reddish blonde hair and wearing blue capri pants.
The 30-year-old, who was driving, was found unresponsive, with no pulse or breathing, and his lips and extremities were turning blue.
Deputies removed the driver from the vehicle, administered CPR, and suspecting narcotic use, administered a dose of Narcan to the driver. Deputies continued with CPR until Independence Fire Department paramedics arrived and continued with life-saving measures. Paramedics transported the subject to St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital for medical treatment, where he was listed in critical condition.
The driver of the second vehicle reported no injuries. The incident remains under investigation.