KENT COUNTY, MI – One person lost their life as a result of a multi-vehicle crash Monday afternoon, July 22, at a Plainfield Township intersection, according to Wood TV 8.
The fatal incident occurred at Northland Drive and Plainfield Avenue, in area just north of Grand Rapids.
A preliminary investigation by Michigan State Police indicates the victim was driving a vehicle that sideswiped multiple other cars that were stopped in the left-turn lane. Officials said the vehicle leading the line was struck from the back and sent into an oncoming car.
The driver of the sideswiping vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officials have not released any identifying information.
A span of Northland Drive from Plainfield Avenue to Grand River Drive was closed during the emergency response and investigation.
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