GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan State Police (MSP) showing an example of why they say drivers should slow down on wet roadways.
Just after 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, troopers say a minivan lost control on northbound US-131 near Wealthy Street.
The van reportedly skid on the slick road and hit an MSP cruiser that was conducting a traffic stop.
The trooper involved has minor injuries, and the minivan's driver was taken to the hospital with a head injury.
MSP says the crash is being investigated.
This is an example of why we ask motorists to slow down on wet roadways! Around 3:36 AM this morning, a Grand Rapids Post patrol vehicle was struck while on a traffic stop on northbound US-131 near Wealthy. A minivan lost control, skidded on the wet pavement, and struck the… pic.twitter.com/ntgeqFo78o
— MSP Sixth District (@mspwestmi) June 23, 2024
