A tragic incident unfolded on a Holland Township intersection Wednesday morning, resulting in the death of a 78-year-old woman, as reported by various local news outlets. According to FOX 17, the accident occurred before 11:15 a.m. near 112th Avenue and Riley Street. An 86-year-old Holland man driving a Pontiac sedan was headed west when he turned left onto 112th Avenue and collided with an eastbound Ford SUV, which a 34-year-old Zeeland woman drove.
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office released a statement indicating that both drivers sustained injuries, the extent of which remains unclear. The 78-year-old passenger was transported to the hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries, WWMT detailed in their coverage. The reports confirm that the traffic lights were green for east- and westbound lanes when the crash happened. Witnesses confirmed that the traffic light on Riley Street was green for eastbound and westbound traffic at the time of the incident.
The crash under investigation by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is a tragic reminder of the unexpected dangers at even the most familiar intersections. The name of the elderly woman has not been disclosed pending family notification, and authorities have not yet provided updates on the condition of the injured driver.
