Kalamazoo, MI (January 30, 2026) – Emergency crews responded early on Wednesday morning to a traffic crash involving a truck and a minivan near Douglas Ave in Kalamazoo, where at least one person was reported injured, according to dispatch audio from local fire services.
The call came in around 4:48 a.m. on January 28, prompting a rescue response from Cooper Township units, including Cooper 2122. Initial reports indicated that the collision resulted in injuries to a passenger, who was found at the scene with visible bleeding. Medical support was immediately requested to evaluate and treat the injured individual.
The incident, which occurred along a stretch of Douglas Ave known for early morning commuter traffic, caused a temporary road obstruction as fire and EMS personnel worked to assist those involved. The vehicles sustained moderate damage, though officials have not confirmed the total number of occupants or whether anyone else required treatment.
Responders remained on scene to manage traffic and clear the wreckage while an investigation into the cause of the crash was initiated.
Our thoughts are with the injured passenger, and we hope for a quick and full recovery as more details emerge about the circumstances of the crash.
