Georgetown Township, MI (November 2, 2024) — A Friday night crash in Georgetown Township sent two people to the hospital, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. at the intersection of 36th Avenue and Baldwin Street. Deputies reported that a 22-year-old woman from Hudsonville was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox northbound through a green light when a 2018 Jeep Wrangler, traveling south, failed to yield and attempted a left turn from the southbound turn lane. The Jeep collided with the Equinox in the intersection.

Both drivers sustained injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

• The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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