Copemish Man and Woman Injured in Head-On Collision Involving Stolen Dodge Challenger
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. — A 33-year-old man from Grandville was arrested after allegedly stealing a 2011 orange Dodge Challenger and crashing it head-on with another vehicle on US-31 near Chums Corner on Thursday at approximately 6 p.m., according to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident began when the suspect reportedly threatened a Garfield Township resident with a knife to take the vehicle from his driveway. Following the theft, multiple calls were received regarding a reckless driver operating the stolen car southbound on US-31 at high speeds and weaving through traffic.
The driver of the Dodge executed a U-turn, crossed the centerline, and collided head-on with a Chevrolet Avalanche carrying two occupants, a 60-year-old woman and a 68-year-old man, both from Copemish. They were transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the stolen Dodge Challenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was also taken to the hospital.
Authorities are urging anyone with firsthand knowledge or video of the incident to contact the sheriff’s office at (231) 995-5012.