Jamestown,MI : GRPD forensics tech killed in crash on I-196 on January, Wednesday 3rd 2018

One person was killed in a crash on I-196 between Hudsonville and metro Grand Rapids Wednesday.

The crash happened around 11:52 a.m. on eastbound I-196 at M-6 in Jamestown Township.

The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office says the driver of a pickup truck lost control as he tried to slow due to crashes and slide-offs ahead. The pickup slid sideways into the rear of semi trailer, then struck a third vehicle.

Jamestown Township, I-196, M-6
Photo: The scene of a crash on I-196 at M-6 in Jamestown Township. (Jan. 3, 2018)
The driver of the pickup, identified as 27-year-old Kyle Grant of Zeeland, died at the scene.

A source told 24 Hour News 8 that Grant was a crime scene technician with the Grand Rapids Police Department. The department has been notified of his death. GRPD said it intended to release more information Thursday morning.

Crime Scene Technician Daryl Clemens, who worked in the Forensics Services Unit, with Grant provided this statement to 24 Hour News 8 Wednesday evening

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GRPD forensics tech killed in crash on I-196