Wrong-way crash on I-196 kills both drivers in Grand Rapids

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
I-196 near Lane Avenue exit
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Grand Rapids Michigan in Grand Rapids, Michigan: A wrong‑way crash on I‑196 near the Lane Avenue exit in Grand Rapids killed a 36‑year‑old man from Grand Rapids and a 39‑year‑old woman from Jenison when their vehicles collided head‑on. The incident occurred while the driver was heading east in the westbound lanes of I‑196, and the highway was closed for about three hours.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Driver Driver Fatal
Unnamed driver (Grand Rapids) At-fault party

Original reporting

Wrong-way crash on I-196 kills both drivers in Grand Rapids

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