Complete Kent County, MI accident reports and news.
Accidents in Kent County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Kent County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Kent County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Kent County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options.
Accident Reports by city
Most recent accident reports
Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI
Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI
One person was killed when a pickup truck rolled over on eastbound I-196 Monday afternoon in Grand Rapids. The wreck happened just past Lane Avenue shortly after 4:30 p.m. The driver of the truck, a 52-year-old man from Jenison, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI
Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI
Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI
Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI
Two people were injured after a head-on collision in Alto Sunday morning. The crash happened at around 12:30 a.m. on 100th Street SE, near Whitneyville Avenue. Police said the driver lost control of his pick-up truck, ran off the road and struck a tree.
Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI
Two people were taken to the hospital after a Wyoming crash. The crash happened around 12:45 Saturday afternoon on Gezon Parkway, east of Byron Center Ave. Emergency crews at the scene stated that a van and car crashed.
Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI
Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI
Michigan State Police troopers responded to multiple wrecks on US-131 near Rockford on Tuesday. The slideoffs and wrecks occurred in the northbound lanes just north of 10 Mile Road in Algoma Township. At least six cars went into the ditch, according to Michigan State Police.