Authorities identified 40-year-old Brandon John Vandersloot, from Walker, as the man who lost his life following a head-on crash Thursday in Alpine Township.
The fatal two-vehicle crash took place shortly after 6 p.m. on Fruit Ridge Avenue NW near Stage Avenue in Alpine Township. According to the investigation reports, Vandersloot was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt south on Fruit Ridge when a tow truck in front of him slowed to make a turn.
While trying to avoid striking the tow truck, Vandersloot failed to maintain control of his car on the slippery road and slid into the path of the oncoming patrol car, a Chevrolet Tahoe. The deputy, who has been with the Sheriff’s Department for 2 ½ years, was responding to an accident.
On arrival, medics rushed Brandon John Vandersloot to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The deputy involved in the collision was treated at a hospital and released. No other details are made available.
An investigation continues.
January 29, 2022
Source: The Grand Rapids Press
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