Grand Rapids Township, MI (June 4, 2026) – A 39-year-old Grand Rapids woman was hurt after the SUV she was driving ran a red light and struck a school bus at the intersection of E Beltline Avenue and 3 Mile Road on Wednesday, June 3. The wreck occurred in Grand Rapids Township.
The bus was traveling eastbound on 3 Mile Road when the SUV, headed southbound on E Beltline Avenue, entered the intersection against a red light and hit the bus. The driver of the SUV was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
No information about whether any passengers were aboard the school bus was included in the initial report on the collision. The accident is still being reviewed, and further details will be released as the process moves forward. We are glad the driver’s injuries were not life-threatening and wish her a full recovery.
What Happens When a School Bus Is Involved in a Crash in Michigan?
School bus crashes in Michigan trigger specific reporting and review requirements, regardless of whether students are on board at the time. The Michigan Department of Education and state police are typically notified when a bus is involved in a collision, and the vehicle may be taken out of service pending a safety inspection. Even when no students are hurt, the crash is documented as part of the school district’s safety record.
Red-light violations are among the leading causes of intersection crashes in Michigan, and they carry heightened consequences when a large vehicle, such as a school bus, is involved. The size and weight difference between a passenger vehicle and a bus means the smaller vehicle typically absorbs far more force in a side-impact collision. Michigan law treats red-light running as a moving violation, and if an injury results, additional charges may follow depending on the circumstances.
