Michigan Injury Lawyer BlogMichigan’s I-96 Witnesses Tragic Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Grand Rapids
On a fateful Wednesday afternoon, a catastrophic collision occurred near Nash Highway, roughly 25 miles east of Grand Rapids. The major incident involved three semi-trucks, leading to the unfortunate passing of one of the drivers.
The initial sequence of events began when one semi-truck, navigating the westbound I-96, did not decelerate for an impending traffic congestion. This lapse in judgment led to the truck crashing into the rear of a passenger car. Subsequently, the car veered off into the median. However, the truck, without losing momentum, plowed into another semi-truck. This domino effect didn’t end there; the second truck collided into a third semi-truck due to the force of the impact.
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