GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Update, 8:38 a.m.:
Troopers from the Michigan State Police believe alcohol was a factor in a three-vehicle crash that happened Sunday evening.
The incident happened on East Beltline Avenue near 4 Mile Road in Grand Rapids Township at around 9:30 p.m.
Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2001 Chevy Silverado, operated by a 36-year-old Grand Rapids man, was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of East Beltline Avenue.
The Silverado collided head-on with a 2012 Subaru Forester that was being driven by a 66-year-old woman before colliding with a second vehicle that was being driven by a 26-year-old woman.
The driver of the Silverado and the driver and passenger of the Forester were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Their conditions are currently unknown.
Police say alcohol is a believed factor in the cash, which is currently under investigation.
Original Story, 1:02 a.m.:
A portion of East Beltline was shut down Sunday night following a multiple-vehicle crash, Kent County sheriff’s dispatchers confirmed.
The southbound lanes were shut down at 4 Mile Road in Grand Rapids Township around 9:30 p.m., according to authorities.
It is unknown how many vehicles were involved in the crash, but dispatch did confirm one of the vehicles was on fire. Several people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
As of 11 p.m., the Kent County Sheriff's Department was no longer responding to the incident; however, several Michigan State Police troopers remained on scene for further investigation.
Information on what led up to the crash is not available. This story is developing. 13 On Your Side will provide updates both online and on-air as more information becomes available.
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