A semi-truck went over an overpass in downtown Grand Rapids and crash-landed several feet onto the ground below, killing the driver.
As per the initial information, the semi was going too fast on the ramp from southbound US-131 to westbound I-196 when it lost control, drove over the edge of the overpass and fell on to the ground. The driver was declared deceased at the scene by the officials.
The ramp from southbound US-131 to westbound I-196 and Turner Avenue were shut down as authorities investigated and worked at the crash scene. The Michigan Department of Transportation reported that the ramp opened again at around 8:30 a.m. Monday after being blocked for more than three hours.
The Michigan Department of Transportation inspected the damage to the ramp before it was opened again. Authorities will release the identity of the deceased after notifying the next of kin. No other details are available.
The crash remains under investigation.
August 25, 2021
Source: woodtv.com
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