A 61-year-old man was hospitalized following a collision while riding his bicycle in Holland Township, as reported by local authorities. The incident occurred near the intersection of James Street and US-31 at approximately 10:39 a.m. today. WOODTV reported that the cyclist had been travelling eastward on James Street but failed to obey the red light at the crossway.
The man was subsequently struck by a southbound vehicle. Despite the abruptness of the collision, the cyclist's injuries are deemed non-life-threatening. He is currently being treated at a local hospital. The driver of the vehicle, a 48-year-old woman from Holland, did not sustain injuries in the accident. After the event, the intersection was closed to allow for an investigation and to clear the scene but has since been reopened, according to statements obtained by WZZM13.
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is overseeing the investigation of this traffic incident. A news release by WWMT confirmed the details of the collision, and highlighted ongoing inquiries into the circumstances of the crash, emphasizing the importance of adherence to traffic signals for all users of the road, including cyclists.