All articles tagged with #wrong way crashes
Four people were killed in separate wrong-way car crashes in the Bay Area over the weekend, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The crashes occurred in Sunnyvale, Oakland, Marin, and Woodside. The CHP is investigating the incidents, and it is unknown if drugs or alcohol played a role in any of the crashes. All incidents resulted in road closures and fatalities.
A wrong-way crash on US-131 in Grand Rapids resulted in the death of a 63-year-old man, just hours after a separate wrong-way crash in Grand Haven. Paul Yon, whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver going the wrong way on 131, believes that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) needs to do more to prevent such crashes, including installing wrong-way lights and lowering signs. Yon also called for stricter penalty laws and for people to make better decisions. The Michigan State Police encourage drivers to use caution and not drink and drive.