Saginaw County, MI (May 16, 2026) – A police officer and another driver were injured on Saturday morning following a traffic crash in Birch Run.
The collision happened at about 10:25 a.m. near Gera Rd and Birch Run Rd. A Michigan State Police trooper was responding to an emergency call when the crash occurred, according to preliminary information.
Emergency units responded to the scene and found both vehicles involved. Officials confirmed that the trooper and the other driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Both individuals were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been released. Still, the incident remains under investigation, but authorities have not provided further information at this time.
We are thinking of those injured as they receive medical care.
How Crashes Involving Emergency Response Vehicles Are Typically Reviewed
When a crash involves a responding emergency vehicle, investigators usually examine speed, road position, and use of emergency signals at the time of the collision. These factors help determine how each driver reacted to the approaching situation.
Traffic conditions, visibility, and intersection layout are also commonly reviewed, especially in rural or semi-rural areas where response calls may require rapid travel between roads.
Vehicle damage patterns and roadway markings are often used to reconstruct the sequence of events. In law enforcement-related injury crashes, medical reports and official statements are later reviewed to confirm injury severity and establish a clear timeline of the incident.
