ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — A Grand Rapids man is dead after a crash in Trowbridge Township, the Allegan County Sheriff's Office says.
Several witnesses told police that an SUV traveling west on 110th Avenue failed to stop at the signed intersection prior to crossing M-40. A northbound semi truck collided with the SUV as it entered the intersection.
The driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene, police say. The man has been identified as driven by a 20-year-old Gabriel Yskes from Grand Rapids.
The semi's driver was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries and has since been released.
Police say distracted driving may be a contributing factor in the crash.
M-40 was closed for several hours while deputies investigated and cleaned up the scene. It's expected to open around 6 p.m. Monday.
The crash remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office reconstruction team.
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