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Multi-vehicle accident involving “Smart Car” leaves 1 dead

Posted at 12:16 PM, Jan 04, 2015
and last updated 2015-01-04 12:16:17-05

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A multi-vehicle accident left at least 1 dead early Sunday.

Police and Fire were dispatched to a multi-vehicle collision around 11:00 AM Sunday near Knapp St. NE and Dean Lake Ave NE.  While the cause of the accident remains unclear, one of the vehicles involved was reportedly a “Smart Car” type vehicle- an extremely compact vehicle built to be economically efficient.

The “Smart Car” was reportedly heading east on Knapp St. as it lost control and was struck by a vehicle traveling west bound.

The lone occupant of the struck vehicle was pronounced dead on scene.  It is unknown if there were injuries sustained to those in the other vehicle.

Police on scene said more information will be released to the public later today.

Check back here as more information becomes available.