GRAND RAPIDS, MI - State police confirmed the identity of a wrong-way driver killed in a head-on crash on I-196 that also took the life of another motorist. Kevin Michael Borek, 36, of Grand Rapids, ... Read More

Two fatal wrong-way crashes happened within two weeks along the same one-mile stretch of I-196 west of Grand Rapids. Read More

A 23-year-old driver crossed the median on I-196 near Lake Michigan Drive, triggering a head-on crash that killed one and critically injured three others. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - One person died and ... Read More

One person has died and multiple others were hurt in a crash on I-196 in Grand Rapids Wednesday evening, according to Michigan State Police. Read More

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - One person was killed and three critically injured when an SUV crossed the I-196 median and crashed head-on into an oncoming vehicle. The crash happened around 8 p.m. on westbound I ... Read More

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A section of Interstate 196 in Kent County is closed because of a crash. The Michigan Department of Transportation reported the freeway closure shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday, July ... Read More

One person is dead and several others are hurt following a head-on crash in Grand Rapids Wednesday evening, according to Michigan State Police (MSP). Intense heat drives crowds to West Michigan ... Read More

A fatal crash involving two vehicles on I-196 in Saugatuck Township is under investigation by Michigan State Police, leading to a freeway closure Monday afternoon. Read More

A trash truck caught fire on westbound I-196 in Grand Rapids Wednesday, causing traffic to back up for at least two miles. Read More

Crews are working to clear the WB lanes of I-196 after Lake Michigan Drive after a semi truck appears to have dumped its load. Read More

Traffic is backed up all the way to US 131 on Wednesday afternoon. Read More

A wrong-way driver died after causing a three-vehicle crash just before midnight April 19 on I-196 near Douglas. Read More

The driver of a wrong-way vehicle on I-196 was killed in a collision late Sunday, April 19, near Saugatuck, sheriff's deputies said. The driver's name was not released. Another motorist called 911 ... Read More

A person died Sunday night after a crash involving a wrong-way car and multiple semi-trucks on I-196 near Douglas, deputies said. Read More

As wind chills brought frigid weather across Ohio, the Lake Michigan produced lake-effect snow in Michigan on Jan. 19, leading to hazardous whiteout conditions. Snow piled up on Interstate 196 in ... Read More

A portion of US-131 is closed in both directions at Exit 86A after a vehicle fire Saturday morning, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.In a ... Read More

Both directions of U.S. 131 at I-196 in Kent County closed around 8 a.m. for a report of a vehicle fire, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Drivers on the northbound side can exit ... Read More

KENT COUNTY, MI - A freeway closure caused by a vehicle fire snarled Saturday morning traffic near Grand Rapids. Both directions of U.S. 131 at I-196 in Kent County closed around 8 a.m. for a report ... Read More

I-196, tiny white plastic pellets known as "nurdles" are still scattered along the Kalamazoo River corridor near Saugatuck. A late February thaw melted away the snow that had been hiding them, ... Read More

We're getting multiple reports of slide-offs and crashes in greater Grand Rapids along US-131, I-96 and I-196. Read More

State police are warning of deteriorating road conditions as they respond to crashes and slide-offs. Read More

The armed man who rammed his vehicle into one of the nation's largest Reform synagogues Thursday has been identified as a 41-year-old naturalized citizen born in Lebanon, according to federal ... Read More

Wintry conditions were causing icy roads. Dozens of vehicles were involved in crashes on Jan. 27, police said. Read More

Both directions of I-196 reopened after an over 100 car pileup and several jackknifed semi trucks injured between nine and 12 people on Monday. Read More

Over 100 vehicles, including dozens of semi-trucks, were involved in the pileup. Crashes began around 10:20 a.m. and stacked up between exit 62 to Hudsonville and exit 55 to Zeeland. About nine to 12 ... Read More

Initial reports stated up to a dozen people were injured. Sheriff Eric DeBoer clarified the total was nine injuries, with no fatalities, on Jan. 20. Read More

Heavy snowfall led to a massive pile-up off an interstate in Michigan on January 19, after more than 100 vehicles smashed into each other ... Read More

A scary pile-up on an interstate in Michigan involving over 100 vehicles was caused by the Arctic storm. Strong winds and snow reduced visibility, causing a chain reaction that caused collisions. Read More

This story has been updated with new information. At least 100 vehicles, including multiple tractor-trailers, were involved in a Monday, Jan. 19, crash on Interstate 196 between Zeeland and ... Read More

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A pile-up crash involving more than 100 vehicles, including at least 30 semi-trucks, left several people injured and prompted the ... Read More

More than 100 vehicles smashed into each other or slid off an interstate in Michigan on Monday as snow fueled by the Great Lakes blanketed the state. The massive pileup prompted the Michigan State ... Read More

HUDSONVILLE, Mich. - More than 100 vehicles smashed into each other or slid off an interstate in Michigan on Monday as snow fueled by the Great Lakes blanketed the state. The massive pileup prompted ... Read More

Videos show more than 100 vehicles involved in a massive pileup on Michigan's I-196 amid severe winter storm conditions. Read More

ZEELAND TWP., Mich. (WILX) - A portion of I-196 in West Michigan remains closed Monday afternoon, hours after a massive pile-up crash as the state deals with the latest round of winter weather. A ... Read More

The massive pileup Monday morning led the Michigan State Police to close both directions of Interstate 196 just southwest of Grand Rapids near Hudsonville while officials worked to remove all the ... Read More

Crashes snarled traffic as the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids advised drivers to avoid travel. A more than 100-car pileup closed part of I-196 in the Zeeland and Hudsonville areas, while ... Read More

Harsh winter weather was being blamed for a 100-car pileup near Grand Rapids, Michigan, that forced police to shut down Interstate 196 in both directions for hours ... Read More

Over 100 vehicles involved in a pileup on Michigan's I-196 due to a snow squall; no fatalities but injuries reported. Read More

More than 100 vehicles smashed into each other or slid off the interstate in Michigan on Monday as snow fueled by the Great Lakes blanketed the state. Read More

A major multi-vehicle pileup shut down part of Interstate 196 southeast of Grand Rapids, Michigan amid heavy lake-effect snow Monday morning, local media reports. Read More

The crash occurred southeast of Grand Rapids at about 10:19 am local time, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office during heavy lake-effect snow ... Read More

A jackknifed semi has led to the closure of eastbound I-196 at Byron Road in Zeeland, Michigan, causing significant traffic disruptions. This incident, occurring early Monday morning, highlights the ... Read More

Motorists were stranded on a Michigan Highway with AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures below zero after a major pileup southwest of Grand Rapids on Monday morning. Read More

The crash took place on I-196 in Zeeland Monday morning. Video credit: FOX Weather by way of Chicago & Midwest Storm Chasers ... Read More

I-196 is closed in both directions between Zeeland and Hudsonville after a pileup involving more than 100 vehicles. Read More

A significant multi-car crash involving over 100 vehicles occurred on Interstate 196 in Ottawa County due to severe winter conditions, resulting in multiple injuries but no life-threatening cases. The ... Read More

More than 100 cars in I-196 accident, scary visuals emerge; videos ... Read More

Westbound lanes between 32nd Avenue and 64th Street were shut down Monday morning, state police officials reported. Read More

More than 100 cars were involved in a pileup on 196 in Hudsonville on Monday morning, according to Ottawa County dispatch. Dispatchers said there are believed to be minor injuries, but traffic is at a ... Read More

Our crew saw some cars driving the wrong way on the interstate to avoid standstill traffic. Travel is not recommended Monday morning. Stay home if you can. Read More

HUDSONVILLE, Mich. - More than 100 vehicles smashed into each other or slid off the interstate in Michigan on Monday as snow fueled by the Great Lakes blanketed the state. The massive pileup prompted ... Read More

A furious blast of winter led to a pileup involving more than 100 vehicles on an interstate highway in Michigan on Monday. The massive crash prompted Michigan State Police to shut Interstate 196 in ... Read More

More than 100 vehicles smashed into each other or slid off the interstate in Michigan during a snowstorm Monday. The wreck closed Interstate 196 south of Grand Rapids. Read More

A portion of westbound I-196 was closed for about two hours while deputies worked to clear the two semi-trucks in the ditch. The crashes were unrelated, police said. All roadways have since been ... Read More

Northbound and Southbound I-196 in Saugatuck Township is closed due to multiple crashes blocking the road, according to Allegan County Emergency Management. Read More

A rash of crashes have been reported Monday, Dec. 29, with blowing snow creating slippery conditions and limiting visibility. Read More

A portion of of I-196 at Blue Star Highway is closed due to a semi truck crash, and is expected to stay closed for an extended period of time. Read More

A semi-truck crash on southbound US-131 in Grand Rapids has forced the closure of the on-ramp from westbound I-196 while officials conduct a full structural inspection. Read More

All westbound lanes of Interstate 96 were closed Wednesday afternoon near Howell because of a multi-vehicle crash. Read More

WYOMING, Mich. (WOOD) - A motorcycle crashed on a highway in Wyoming near the border with Walker Sunday night, according to Michigan State Police. The rider lost control and crashed while driving east ... Read More

Starting at 9:00 AM on Monday, September 22, lane closures will be in effect on the westbound I-196 ramp to southbound US-131 as the Michigan Department of Transportation works to improve concrete ... Read More

A $1.3 million project starting Sept. 22 will affect traffic at the I-196 / US-131 interchange in downtown Grand Rapids. Read More

A popular highway interchange in Grand Rapids will be closed this week. Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, the ramp from northbound U.S. 131 to eastbound I-196 will be closed for bridge work. Read More

Police say a teenager was purposely in the highway when he was hit and killed by a vehicle on I-196 in Grandville Saturday night. Read More

An 18-year-old Benton Harbor man suffered burns to his arms and legs. He was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police say his injuries are not considered life-threatening. No ... Read More

An 18-year-old was taken to the hospital after a crash led to a car fire in Hudsonville early Monday, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Read More

GRANDVILLE, Mich. - A teenager was found dead on an interstate Saturday night. First responders found a 16-year-old boy on I-196 near the 44th Street overpass who appeared to have been hit by a ... Read More

GRANDVILLE, Mich. (WOOD) - A teenager was killed in a hit-and-run crash while walking on I-196 late Saturday night. Around 11:50 p.m., troopers with the Michigan State Police were sent to eastbound ... Read More

The Michigan State Police Grand Rapids Post is seeking help from the public in investigating the death of a 16-year-old after he was allegedly hit by a vehicle on eastbound I-196. Read More

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is continuing its tradition removing lane closures where possible and giving workers on state projects the weekend off. Read More

One person was seriously injured after crashing their vehicle into a tree Friday afternoon near Holland, according to the Allegan County Sheriff's Office. Read More

Westbound I-96 is closed at Leonard Avenue, just after the split with I-196 in Grand Rapids. Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a fatal crash near the 3 Mile Road overpass. Read More

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - A key expressway in West Michigan was shut down for hours after a deadly crash on Monday morning. Westbound I-96 closed around noon at Leonard Avenue, just after the split with I ... Read More

Westbound I-96 closed around noon at Leonard Avenue, just after the split with I-196 in Grand Rapids. Michigan State Police troopers were investigating a fatal crash on the freeway near the 3 Mile ... Read More

A pickup truck struck a pedestrian who was trying to jumpstart a car on the side of the road overnight, police said. Deputies responded to the crash at 1:53 a.m. Sunday, June 22, on Blue Star Highway ... Read More

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A 16-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Friday, May 30 in Grand Rapids. The girl was struck along Lake Michigan Drive near I-196 about 12:20 ... Read More

According to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), northbound US-131 after I-196 (Exit #85 B) is down to one lane. Read More

Unfortunately, one of the biggest projects in Oakland County will not be available for travel this weekend. Eastbound I-696 will be completely closed for two years. Read More

A crash has closed the two leftmost lanes of I-96 in Alaeidon Township as of 4:40 p.m. Wednesday. A crash occurred near Okemos Road and Exit 110, according to the MDOT ... Read More

To expedite recovery operations after a severe ice storm hit Northern Michigan last month ... effort is nothing short of a coordinated interstate dance. "This unprecedented EMAC request ... Read More

A man from Traverse City faces multiple charges in connection with a police pursuit of a stolen vehicle where the suspect rammed a patrol car before his arrest Thursday morning. Read More

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - Highways in West Michigan were slowed Thursday, Feb. 20, by multiple crashes. Westbound I-196 near Hudsonville was closed after a multi-vehicle crash near the exit to M-6 but has ... Read More

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - A Holland man is in serious condition after ... to the area of westbound I-196 Business Loop near Van Hill Drive in Holland Township for a report of a two-vehicle crash ... Read More

The driver sustained minor injuries, and a Grandville Fire Department truck was on scene to help. A second vehicle then hit the back of the fire truck, which police say was fully lit up. That driver ... Read More

The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on eastbound I-196 near Chicago Drive. According to Michigan State Police, a box truck slid off the road and landed on its side in a ditch. Emergency responders ... Read More

LANSING, MI - A child is dead after he was struck by a vehicle Friday night while walking on Interstate 196 in Lansing, WILX reports. Read More

The continuing snowfall is contributing to some crashes and freeway closures in West Michigan Thursday morning. Read More

The Allegan County Sheriff's Office reported northbound I-196 is closed after Blue Star Highway and traffic is being rerouted off the interstate. The crash, which authorities said was a jackknifed ... Read More

While driving through Grand Rapids hasn't been easy the last few days, crews expect things to be a lot better by Thursday morning. Read More