Woman killed, 2 others hospitalized in Ottawa County crash

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A 59-year-old woman from Zeeland, Michigan was killed and two men were hospitalized after a semi-truck failed to stop at an intersection and collided with a pickup truck in central Ottawa County on Tuesday morning.

Why it matters

This tragic accident highlights the importance of driver safety and following traffic laws, especially at intersections where the potential for deadly collisions is high. It also raises questions about the factors that may have contributed to the semi-truck driver's failure to stop.

The details

According to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, the semi-truck was headed north on 72nd Avenue and failed to stop at the intersection with Port Sheldon Street, crashing into the passenger side of the eastbound pickup truck. The force of the impact sent both vehicles into a ditch. The 59-year-old female passenger in the pickup was pronounced dead at the scene, while the 56-year-old male driver was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The 54-year-old semi-truck driver from Kentucky was also hospitalized.

• The crash occurred around 5:14 a.m. on February 17, 2026.

What’s next

The crash remains under investigation by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, and they are encouraging anyone with information to contact them at (616) 738-4000.