Byron Township, MI (February 25, 2026) – A firetruck responding to a separate crash was struck Saturday night, February 21, on southbound US-131 near 76th Street in the Byron Township area. The collision happened shortly after 10:00 p.m. when a vehicle driven by a suspected impaired driver hit the emergency vehicle.
Officials said the impact caused the car to bounce off the firetruck and into another vehicle, leading to a second crash. The firetruck was en route to a three-car accident at the time.
The suspected drunk driver and one additional driver were taken to a hospital with injuries. Their current conditions have not been released. No other injuries were immediately reported.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
Our thoughts are with those injured as they receive medical care.
Why Secondary Crashes Often Happen Near Emergency Scenes
Crashes involving emergency vehicles frequently occur when traffic approaches an active response area at highway speeds. Drivers may not slow down in time or may have limited space to move over, which increases the chance of a collision.
Impairment can further reduce reaction time and affect a driver’s ability to judge distance. This makes it harder to avoid large, highly visible vehicles stopped or moving slowly on the roadway.
Secondary impacts can happen when the first collision pushes a vehicle into another lane or into nearby traffic. These chain-reaction crashes often lead to additional injuries and more complex roadway closures.
