Driver Hospitalized After SUV Hits Georgetown Township Home
A 54-year-old Jenison man was hospitalized with minor injuries after his SUV crossed several yards and struck a Georgetown Township home's attached garage and front porch Sunday morning, deputies said.
Ottawa County sheriff's deputies responded just after 11:30 a.m. July 12 to Windgate Drive near Pine Street. Their preliminary investigation found that the SUV left the road, traveled through multiple yards and hit the garage before stopping on the porch.
No other injuries were reported. Homeowner Ann Tubergen told WOOD-TV that she and her family were away when the crash happened.
Investigators have not said why the driver left the roadway. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate.
When a Vehicle Damages a Michigan Home
A vehicle hitting a house can create a property-insurance claim separate from the driver's injury claim. The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services says Property Protection Insurance generally pays up to $1 million for damage a vehicle causes in Michigan to another person's property, including buildings and fences. Actual coverage depends on the policies and facts.
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