All articles tagged with #us 131
A person of interest is in custody in connection with the death of a 25-year-old woman whose body was found with gunshot wounds on U.S. 131 in Grand Rapids. State police are continuing their investigation and have urged anyone with information to come forward.
A person of interest has been arrested in connection to the death of 25-year-old Ruby Garcia, who was found with gunshot wounds on US-131 in Grand Rapids. Described as a dedicated worker and a beloved family member, Garcia's family is devastated by her untimely death. Michigan State Police have urged anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
A 23-year-old man from Grand Rapids died after being struck by a vehicle while walking near U.S. 131. The incident occurred on the exit lane to Pearl Street, and the man was wearing dark clothing at the time. The crash is currently under investigation by the Michigan State Police.
A Michigan State Police trooper crashed while attempting to stop a wrong-way driver on U.S. 131. The trooper was making a U-turn when their vehicle was struck by another car. The occupants of the two vehicles involved suffered minor injuries, while the trooper was uninjured. The wrong-way driver fled the scene and was not identified. The crash remains under investigation.
A Michigan State Police vehicle was hit by two other vehicles while responding to a wrong-way driver on US-131. The trooper attempted to make a U-turn and was hit by a northbound vehicle then a second vehicle rear-ended the first vehicle. There were minor injuries to the people inside the vehicles, but the trooper was not hurt. The wrong-way driver has not been identified and the crash remains under investigation.
Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 131 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. One person is in critical condition while the other two were taken to the hospital for treatment. The southbound U.S. 131 was closed for more than two hours while police investigated. The crash remains under investigation.
Three people were hospitalized after a crash on southbound US-131 in Oshtemo Township, Michigan. One person is in critical condition while the other two have non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the crash is still under investigation and the road was shut down during the investigation.
The body found near US-131 in Wayland has been identified by authorities. The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of death and any potential suspects involved.
A local pastor, Dean Elliott, was killed in a wrong-way crash on US-131 while on his way to preach. Elliott was a former interim pastor at Fennville Assembly of God Church and a traveling missionary who had served in various countries. The number of wrong-way traffic crashes hit a five-year high in 2021, with 421 reported, and 40 people have died as a result of such crashes from 2017-2021. The family of a victim from a previous wrong-way crash is calling for better road safety measures and increased education on the dangers of driving under the influence.
Dewayne Smith, a father of five, was hit and killed by a vehicle on US-131 in Michigan while walking back to his car after escorting his two young children to safety. His family is devastated, especially his young children who witnessed the accident. They are waiting for answers from Michigan State Police and have set up a GoFundMe to help with funeral and children's expenses. Smith will be remembered as a hard worker, good friend, and great father.
A 63-year-old Byron Center man was killed in a head-on collision with a wrong-way driver on northbound U.S. 131 in Grand Rapids on Sunday morning. The wrong-way driver, a 30-year-old Grand Rapids man, was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Alcohol may have been a factor in the crash, which is currently under investigation by Michigan State Police. Northbound U.S. 131 was closed for over three hours before reopening to traffic. Witnesses are asked to contact the Michigan State Police Grand Rapids Post.
A head-on collision on U.S. 131 in Michigan has left one person dead and another in critical condition. The accident occurred when a 30-year-old Grand Rapids man was driving southbound in the northbound lanes of U.S. 131 and collided with a northbound vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle, a 63-year-old Byron Center man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Michigan State Police are investigating the crash and believe alcohol may have been a factor.
A portion of U.S. 131 in Kent County, Michigan is closed after a fatal two-vehicle, wrong-way crash on northbound U.S. 131, just south of Burton Street. Michigan State Police are investigating the incident and have asked motorists to find an alternate route.
A fatal wrong-way crash has closed northbound US-131 in Wyoming. The Michigan State Police reported a two-vehicle wrong-way crash that resulted in fatalities. The freeway remains closed, and it is unknown how long it will be closed. The crash is under investigation.