Tag Archives: Traffic Accident

Wyoming Police Department investigates pedestrian/train crash Monday

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(WKTV, Deborah Reed)


By WKTV Staff
greer@wktv.org

One person was seriously injured after being struck by a train Monday near the 5800 block of Clay Avenue SW in Wyoming.


At approximately 12:05 p.m., members of the Wyoming Police and Fire Departments responded to the railroad tracks directly east of the 5800 block of Clay Avenue SW on a report of a pedestrian struck by a train. Upon arrival, first responders located an adult male suffering from serious injuries.


Public safety personnel provided medical aid at the scene before the male was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in serious condition. At this time, it is unknown why the male was on the railroad tracks.


Rail traffic in the area was temporarily shut down while the Wyoming Police Department investigated the circumstances surrounding this incident.


Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Wyoming Police detectives at 616-530-7300 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345; 1-866-774-2345; or https://www.silentobserver.org.

Fatal car/pedestrian accident Nov. 3 in Kentwood

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(Courtesy, City of Kentwood)



By WKTV Staff

greer@wktv.org


At approximately 6:51 p.m. Sunday, officers of the Kentwood Police Department were dispatched to 32nd St. / Pheasant Ridge Dr. for a traffic crash involving a pedestrian and automobile. Lifesaving efforts were attempted, but the pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel.


The driver remained on scene and was cooperative with the investigation. No other serious injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentwood Police Department at 616-656-6580.  Anonymous tips can be submitted through Silent Observer at 616-774-2345 or SilentObserver.org.  

Fatal car/pedestrian accident Aug. 22 at Eastern Ave. and 48th St.

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(Courtesy, City of Kentwood)



By WKTV Staff

greer@wktv.org



At approximately 9:41 p.m. Aug. 22, Kentwood Police Department officers were dispatched to Eastern Ave. and 48th St. for an accident involving a pedestrian and automobile. The pedestrian was pronounced dead upon arrival by medical personnel.


The driver remained on scene and was cooperative with the investigation. No other serious injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentwood Police Department at 616-656-6580.  Anonymous tips can be submitted through Silent Observer at 616-774-2345 or SilentObserver.org.