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.