January 20, 2025

White-out conditions cause massive pileup on I-96

Steve Smith

White-out conditions cause massive pileup on I-96

The pileup on I-96 in Grand Rapids, Michigan on January 20 involved about 15 vehicles, disrupting traffic on Monday morning.

The incident: The crash happened during white-out conditions and resulted in injuries, but thankfully, none were life-threatening. A person was hit after stepping out of their vehicle.

Among the involved vehicles, a box truck overturned and a semi-truck ended up in a ditch.
The crashed vehicles were situated near Michigan Highway 37, amidst challenging weather conditions.

Big impact: The crash closed eastbound I-96 near Alpine Avenue for approximately 1.5 hours. The ramp remains closed for further cleanup.

The scene was chaotic with several cars smashed into the median, reported WZZM13.
State police noted that some drivers traveled too fast for the snowy conditions.

Thankfully, the highway reopened after a brief closure, and no serious injuries occurred, despite the severe conditions.

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