An Allendale crash late Monday night left a woman with serious injuries and a man behind bars. Ottawa County Sheriff's deputies reported the vehicle, a Honda Civic, was traveling at "very high speeds" before the driver lost control and collided with a utility pole, splitting the car into two pieces. The accident occurred in front of the Allendale Township Fire station on Lake Michigan Drive near 68th Avenue, according to WOODTV.com.
The deputy, being nearby when the crash happened, promptly radioed it back to dispatch. A 25-year-old woman from Grand Rapids, who was a passenger in the car, suffered severe facial injuries and was quickly transported to the hospital for urgent care. The driver, a 25-year-old man from Grand Rapids, was also injured in the crash but subsequently arrested at the scene, as reported by WZZM 13.
Details regarding the speed of the car came from witnesses who observed the Honda Civic as it traveled east on Lake Michigan Drive. After striking the curb, the vehicle made a violent impact with a Consumers Energy power pole, leading to significant damage and the car's bifurcation. This was described in the account provided by MLive.
Responders from Allendale Township Fire Department assisted at the scene, while Consumers Energy workers addressed the compromised utility pole. Although the female passenger was utilizing her seatbelt, it was not immediately clear if the driver, whose charges have not been disclosed, was likewise restrained. The injured driver received treatment at Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital, as per MLive.
