Investigators urge caution after five killed in two wrong-way crashes in West Michigan
Summary
Car Crash Marne Michigan in Marne, Michigan: On the early hours of Friday, a 24‑year‑old man was driving the wrong way on I‑96 near Marne in Ottawa County and collided head‑on with another vehicle, killing the wrong‑way driver—a 53‑year‑old woman—and a 50‑year‑old man. Later that morning, a 36‑year‑old man traveling the wrong side of I‑196 near downtown Grand Rapids hit another car; both he and a 39‑year‑old woman from Jenison were killed.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Driver | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Fatal |
| Unnamed Motorist | Driver | Fatal |
Original reporting
Investigators urge caution after five killed in two wrong-way crashes in West Michigan