An early morning chase in Holland Township concluded with a crash that left minors with injuries and a neighborhood grappling with a power outage. At approximately 2:30 a.m. today, Ottawa County Sheriff's deputies attempted to stop a gray Mercedes for reckless driving. According to WZZM 13, the car failed to heed law enforcement and subsequently crashed into the Smith Gas Liquids Company building near the intersection of Butternut Drive and Riley Street, extensively damaging a traffic signal.

The occupants of the vehicle were all reported to be juveniles who sustained minor injuries in the wreck. Law enforcement did not immediately release additional details regarding the circumstances of the chase or the identities of the individuals involved due to their age. Crews promptly began to tirelessly work to restore the darkened intersection, as stated by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, as per WWMT.

The incident took place in the early quiet of Holland Township, a stark disruption of peace. The building that absorbed the impact of the crash was unoccupied at the time, fortunately avoiding a potentially more calamitous event. The fire department was involved in evaluating the structural integrity following the impact, ensuring no further threat to public safety. The restoration process for the traffic light was ongoing as crews addressed the signal power outage, as reported by WOODTV.