Grand Rapids, MI (September 18, 2023) - Grand Rapids police are looking into an accident that left one man hospitalized and blocked a major junction.
According to local officers, the incident occurred near the intersection of Alpine Avenue NW and Leonard Street NW in Grand Rapids at around 1:40 a.m. on Monday morning, September 18.
The man on the motorcycle was injured when a vehicle traveling south crashed into him at the intersection, per investigators. He was in serious condition when he arrived at the hospital.
The Grand Rapids Police Department said they are still investigating the collision, but the driver has been arrested and is likely at fault. Police also believe that both excessive speed and the use of drugs or alcohol contributed to the collision, though they asked any witnesses to contact Officer Thompson with the GRPD to report additional information.
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the injured victim and his family.