Zeeland, MI (October 10, 2023) - On Tuesday, October 10, a semi-tractor trailer collided with a vehicle on Chicago Drive at 80th Avenue in Zeeland Township, gravely injuring a 21-year-old Jenison man.
Deputies from the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office stated the collision occurred at around 3:30 p.m.
The man was apparently traveling east on Chicago Drive at 80th Avenue in a Pontiac Grand Prix when an eastbound semi-truck tried to make a turn and pulled out into traffic. The vehicle was hit by a car, trapping the driver inside until fire crews from Zeeland Township arrived to rescue him. An ambulance transferred him to a local hospital in Grand Rapids.
The truck's 48-year-old Jenison driver walked away without injuries.
The Zeeland PD, the MI State Police, and the AMR Medics all responded. An investigation remains ongoing in the interim.
Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their loved ones. We hope for their full recovery.