Early Sunday morning, a crash involving a Michigan State Police trooper and another driver occurred near downtown Grand Rapids, resulting in injuries to both parties. At approximately 3:36 a.m. on northbound US-131 near Wealthy Street, the trooper, who was in the process of investigating an earlier collision, became the center of a new incident when a minivan lost control on the slick pavement and collided with the parked patrol vehicle, as reported by WWMT.
As per the Michigan State Police, the driver of the minivan was transported to hospital with a head injury, while the trooper sustained injuries described as minor. A reminder of the hazards that wet roads pose to motorists, the crash underscores law enforcement's appeals for caution in adverse weather conditions. "This is an example of why we ask motorists to slow down on wet roadways", declared the Michigan State Police Sixth District.
This is an example of why we ask motorists to slow down on wet roadways!
— MSP Sixth District (@mspwestmi) June 23, 2024
Around 3:36 AM this morning, a Grand Rapids Post patrol vehicle was struck while on a traffic stop on northbound US-131 near Wealthy. A minivan lost control, skidded on the wet pavement, and struck the… pic.twitter.com/ntgeqFo78o
The specifics of how the crash unfolded have not been made public as the investigation continues to determine the chain of events leading to the unfortunate collision. Details regarding the condition of the injured driver have not been released, bringing an added layer of concern and unanswered questions. Authorities are looking into all factors that might have contributed to the minivan losing control, with emphasis on road conditions and driver behavior.
