One Person Killed in Collision With Jackknifed Semi-Truck on US 131

Quick Facts

Where: US Highway 131 near Leonard Street in Grand Rapids, MI

What Happened: One person was killed in a collision with a jackknifed semi-truck

Participants:

• Semi-Truck Driver
• Passenger Car Driver

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• 54-Year-Old Grand Rapids Man, Fatality

Details

A 54-year-old man from Grand Rapids was killed after colliding with a jackknifed semi-truck on Highway 131 in Grand rapids, MI, on Monday, January 20, 2025. Authorities report the crash happened around 9:15 p.m. when the man reportedly lost control of his vehicle, causing the semi-truck to brake suddenly, crashing into a guard rail before jackknifing. No names have been released, and the cause of the accident is under investigation.