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Rockford Woman Hospitalized Following Two-Vehicle Rear-End Collision in Mecosta County

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Published on April 28, 2025
Rockford Woman Hospitalized Following Two-Vehicle Rear-End Collision in Mecosta CountySource: Google Street View

A two-vehicle collision on Sunday morning in Mecosta County left a Rockford woman with injuries that necessitated a hospital visit. According to WOODTV, deputies responded to the scene at about 9:30 a.m. on 8 Mile Road near Old State Road. A 25-year-old man from Fruitport abruptly rear-ended a 47-year-old Rockford man and a woman as they waited to turn into a gas station.

The woman involved in the crash was taken to Big Rapids Corewell Health Hospital, reported UpNorthLive, due to minor, non-life-threatening injuries. Meanwhile, the Rockford man and the 25-year-old driver from Fruitport reported minor injuries that did not require medical attention.

Details about the crash came to light as the sheriff's office released statements, confirmed by MLive, indicating that the rear-end collision was severe. The incident remains under investigation by the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office. Meceola Central Dispatch, Mecosta County EMS, Mecosta Township Fire, and Big Rapids Towing assisted at the scene.