Passenger crawls from wreckage after midnight crash

A 36-year-old Grand Rapids man was airlifted to a hospital after a single-vehicle crash on I-96 near Lowell Township late Thursday night.

According to the Michigan State Police, the crash occurred around 11:35 p.m. on eastbound I-96 near Segwun Avenue SE. A Nissan Altima driven by a 42-year-old Grand Rapids woman left the roadway and struck a tree.

The passenger managed to crawl out of the damaged vehicle before emergency responders arrived. He suffered serious injuries and was flown to a hospital by medical helicopter.

"The passenger, a 36-year-old Grand Rapids man, suffered serious injuries. He managed to crawl out of the car," MSP told News 8.

The driver was also taken to a hospital. State police said her injuries were not considered life-threatening.

Investigation continues

Investigators have not determined what caused the vehicle to leave the highway. The crash scene was located about seven miles southeast of Lowell, according to Michigan State Police.

This story is developing. More details will be updated as they become available.

What we know

• When: Thursday, June 25, around 11:35 p.m.
• Where: Eastbound I-96 near Segwun Avenue SE, Lowell Township
• Vehicle: Nissan Altima
• Driver: 42-year-old woman from Grand Rapids (non-life-threatening injuries)
• Passenger: 36-year-old man from Grand Rapids (serious injuries, airlifted to hospital)
• Cause: Under investigation