A Michigan State Police trooper was rear-ended around 3:15 a.m. on westbound I-96 near Alden Nash Road in Kent County, located in western Michigan near the Grand Rapids area.
According to preliminary information, a 30-year-old man from New York lost control while braking on the snow-covered roadway and slid into the rear of the patrol vehicle as the trooper was investigating a separate crash. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The Kent County Sheriff’s Office, Lowell Police Department, and the Michigan State Police Lakeview Post assisted on scene.
For Metro Detroit drivers, the takeaway is simple: winter conditions do not care what county you are in. Snow-covered roads require slower speeds, increased following distance, and strict compliance with Michigan’s Move Over law. Flashing lights ahead mean get over and give space.
Whether it’s I-96 in Kent County or I-94 in Wayne County, the rule is the same — slow down and move over.
- NMD Staff
Staff@NewMediaDetroit.com