This accident, involving 3 vehicles occurred on Wednesday, June 16th 2021 at approximately 7:50 am. The driver of white Freightliner (2019) ran stop sign. Injuries were reported. An officer from Grand Rapids Police Department was present at the scene and recorded the information contained in this report.
Unit #1 was traveling eastbound on SR65 at a high rate of speed in the middle of the roadway. Unit #1 failed to stop at a stop sign posted at Wapakoneta Rd and struck Unit #2 which had just completed a left turn onto northbound SR65 (Wapakoneta Rd). Unit #1 then traveled off the east side of the road; struck a utility pole; then struck a small embankemet along some railroad tracks. Unit #1 then became airborne; traveled through the air; landed in the driveway of a private residence at 23970 E. Second St. Unit #1 then struck parked Unit #3; then struck the residence at the same address.

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
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1 | Driver: 45 years old, Male, Fatal Seatbelt: Other/unknown Airbags: Not applicable |

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 55 years old, Male, Not injured Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used Airbags: Not deployed |

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
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