Jamestown Township, MI (February 25, 2026) – Four people were hurt, at least three seriously, after a two-vehicle crash on Sunday morning, February 22, on the 200 block of Adams Street near Kenowa Avenue along the Kent and Ottawa county line. The collision happened around 11:40 a.m. when an SUV crossed the center line into the westbound lane and struck a Jeep.
The 21-year-old male driver of the SUV became pinned inside and had to be freed by emergency units. His passenger, a 79-year-old man, was ejected from the vehicle. The Jeep was driven by a 63-year-old woman, who was also seriously hurt along with her 65-year-old passenger.
The three older adults were taken to a hospital for treatment. The condition of the SUV driver has not been released.
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 continue to recover.
Why Center-Line Crossings Often Result in Severe Crashes
Crashes that occur after a vehicle moves into an opposing lane are often high-impact because both vehicles may still be traveling at speed. This type of collision can lead to major front-end damage and increase the chance of occupants becoming trapped inside.
Ejections are more likely when a person is not fully restrained or when the force of the crash is extreme. Being thrown from a vehicle greatly raises the risk of serious harm.
Road design, traffic speed, and driver reaction time all influence how these incidents unfold. Investigators typically review vehicle positions, tire marks, and debris patterns to determine how and where the lane crossing occurred.
