Deadly Caro Car Crash leads to charge of manslaughter

CARO, MI (WNEM) –

Authorities believe alcohol was a factor in a deadly Caro crash.

It happened Thursday, March 30 about 7:16 p.m. on Phelps Lake Road near Plain Road in Dayton Township.

Investigators said a pickup was traveling west on Phelps Lake Road when it left the north side of the road for an unknown reason and struck two trees.

The driver, Matthew Figard, was not wearing a seat belt and suffered serious injuries, police said. The 43-year-old was taken to an area hospital.

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