MSP: Driver likely impaired in crash that killed two teens in Montcalm County

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Belvidere, Michigan
M-46 near Derby Road
Incident type
Crash, DUI

Summary

Dui Crash Belvidere Michigan in Belvidere, Michigan: On Thursday night, June 18, a 49‑year‑old driver from Grandville rear‑ended a Chevrolet Cruze on M‑46 near Derby Road in Belvidere Township, Montcalm County, Michigan. The impact sent the Cruze into oncoming traffic where it was struck by two other vehicles driven by a woman and her husband who were traveling separately to their home. Both 17‑year‑old passengers of the Cruze died from their injuries; a woman from Saginaw was taken to a hospital. Investigators believe the Grandville driver was impaired while driving, and Michigan State Police are interviewing witnesses, reviewing evidence, and reconstructing the crash as part of an ongoing investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured

Original reporting

MSP: Driver likely impaired in crash that killed two teens in Montcalm County

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