2 Muskegon High students struck by pickup, injured

The teens were crossing the street when they were hit by a southbound vehicle.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 8:48pm

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Two teenagers on their way to Muskegon High School were injured after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing the street on Wednesday morning. A 15-year-old boy suffered an arm injury and a 17-year-old girl had a leg injury, but both are expected to fully recover after being transported to the hospital.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing safety concerns around pedestrian-vehicle collisions, especially near schools where students are frequently crossing streets. It raises questions about traffic calming measures, driver awareness, and the need for improved infrastructure to protect vulnerable road users.

The details

According to police, the two teens were crossing Sanford Street at Grand Avenue around 7:30 a.m. when they were struck by a southbound pickup truck driven by a 36-year-old Muskegon man. The boy suffered an arm injury and the girl had a leg injury, and both were taken to Trinity Health Muskegon for treatment.

  • The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 around 7:30 a.m.

The players

15-year-old boy

One of the two Muskegon High School students struck by the pickup truck, suffering an arm injury.

17-year-old girl

One of the two Muskegon High School students struck by the pickup truck, suffering a leg injury.

36-year-old Muskegon man

The driver of the pickup truck that struck the two students.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for increased safety measures around schools, such as better crosswalks, reduced speed limits, and heightened driver awareness, to protect students who are vulnerable road users. It also highlights the importance of teaching pedestrian safety to young people to help prevent such collisions.