Woman Killed in Rapid Bus Accident on Division Ave. in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI — January 8, 2026, a woman was killed following a Rapid bus accident that occurred around 6:30 a.m. along Division Avenue.
According to officials, the incident took place off the corner of the South Division Avenue and Buckley Street Southeast intersection.
Initial statements about the accident say that a woman, unidentified at this time, as in the roadway, possibly lying down. A Rapid transit bus reportedly ran over the woman. As a result, the woman was declared dead at the scene.
Right now, further information about the accident remains under investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Something that's important to consider after serious accidents like this is that evidence is often time-sensitive. Take video evidence, for example. The bus may have had a camera onboard, or a nearby traffic camera, business, or residence may have had a view of the roadway. These cameras tend to overwrite old data or erase the video after a certain amount of time. If authorities don't secure it quickly, vital evidence could be lost. That's why it's important to know whether or not authorities are treating the accident as a low priority, as that could result in crucial details being lost.
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