Driver arrested after fleeing Park Township crash that downed power lines, injured passenger
A male driver is in custody after fleeing on foot from a single-vehicle crash that downed power lines, closed a stretch of Ottawa Beach Road and sent his passenger to the hospital on Sunday, Nov. 15.
PARK TWP. — A male driver is in custody after fleeing on foot from a single-vehicle crash that downed power lines, closed a stretch of Ottawa Beach Road and sent his passenger to the hospital on Sunday, Nov. 15.
Deputies with the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash near the intersection of Ottawa Beach Road and Bower Street. Upon arrival, first responders found a downed power line across the roadway and debris blocking all lanes of travel, prompting authorities to shut down Ottawa Beach Road in both directions.
According to a preliminary investigation, a white Acura SUV was traveling eastbound on Ottawa Beach Road near Bower Street when it veered off the roadway. The vehicle struck a utility pole and several roadside signs before crossing back over the road and coming to a rest just beyond a nearby parking lot.
A female passenger sustained injuries in the collision and was transported by AMR ambulance to Holland Hospital for treatment.
The male driver fled the scene on foot following the crash, though deputies subsequently located him in the surrounding area.
Crews closed Ottawa Beach Road while utility workers removed the downed line and cleared the wreckage. The roadway has since reopened to traffic in both directions.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office or submit an anonymous tip through Silent Observer at 877-88-SILENT (745368) or online at mosotips.com.
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