Medical emergency suspected in Grand Rapids three-vehicle crash
Michigan State Police said a suspected medical emergency may have contributed to a three-vehicle crash near Fulton Street and Peartree Lane in the Grand Rapids area.
The crash happened Thursday afternoon, June 11, 2026. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Grand Rapids Post responded to the intersection of Fulton Street and Peartree Lane, west of Crahen Avenue and Forest Hills Avenue.
According to MSP, the preliminary investigation indicates that a Ford Fusion driven by a 59-year-old Ada man may have experienced a medical emergency. Police said the Ford drifted into the westbound lanes of Fulton Street and collided with a white pickup truck driven by a 30-year-old Lowell woman.
After that initial crash, the pickup truck was rear-ended by a gray sedan.
Emergency responders evaluated the people involved at the scene. MSP said the crash remains under investigation, but a medical emergency is believed to be a contributing factor.
The roadway has since been cleared and traffic has returned to normal.
MSP reminded drivers that medical emergencies can happen unexpectedly. Police said drivers who experience symptoms that could impair their ability to drive should safely pull over and seek medical help as soon as possible.
Legal options after a medical-emergency crash
Michigan is a no-fault state, which means people injured in a crash may qualify for Personal Injury Protection benefits without first proving who caused the crash.
These benefits can help cover economic losses from the crash, including allowable medical expenses, wage loss, replacement services and attendant care.
Recovering noneconomic losses usually requires a separate claim against an at-fault driver. That claim generally depends on whether the injuries meet Michigan's threshold of serious impairment of body function, permanent serious disfigurement or death.
Crashes involving a possible medical emergency can be more complicated. A sudden, unexpected medical event may affect whether a driver was legally negligent. But if a driver had warning symptoms, ignored medical restrictions, failed to take medication or knew a condition could make driving unsafe, fault may still need to be reviewed.
The key evidence may include medical records, witness statements, crash-scene evidence, vehicle damage, traffic cameras, police findings and insurance information.
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