KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A fatal two-vehicle crash closed a section of northbound US-131 for several hours early Sunday morning, August 14.
According to The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office, it happened near mile marker 46 north of D Avenue.
Authorities say the driver of a black Audi A4 rear ended an Indiana resident. The driver of the Audi, a Plainwell resident then left the scene, but was later apprehended.
The victim of the accident died on scene from his injuries.
Traffic was backed up for several hours with law enforcement diverting drivers off the highway onto D Avenue. The section of road was reopened around 5:30 a.m. Sunday.
Multiple agencies responded to the accident to include the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office, Plainwell Department of Public Safety, Otsego Police Department, Alamo Fire Department, and LIFE EMS.
Police believe alcohol to be a factor in the incident.
As the investigation continues, they’re asking anyone with further information to contact the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office at 269-383-8748 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.
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