GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — One person was killed and another is in critical condition following a crash on Maryland Avenue early Thursday morning.
Maryland Avenue near the I-196 overpass in Grand Rapids has now been reopened, following a two-vehicle crash at 4:30 a.m.
The driver of one of the vehicles, a 65-year-old man, has died at the scene. His name is being withheld at this time.
The second driver was a 27-year-old man who crossed the center line, causing the crash. Speed is believed to be a factor. The driver has been transported to a local hospital, and is listed as being in critical, but stable position. No other passengers were in either vehicle.
The investigation into what caused the driver to cross the center line is ongoing. If you have any information, you are encouraged to contact Sgt. Frank Barthel (616) 456-3771, Officer Anthony Bailey (616) 456-3938 or Officer Alex Thompson at (616) 456-4513.
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