Tragedy Strikes US-131: Fremont Woman Killed in Devastating Median Crash

A devastating vehicle accident on US-131 in Nelson Township, Kent County, on Thursday, August 15, 2025, tragically claimed the life of a 62-year-old woman from Fremont. The incident occurred when a pickup truck, traveling northbound, suddenly veered across the median and collided head-on with an SUV in the southbound lanes.

The Kent County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that deputies responded to the harrowing scene near 17 Mile Road at approximately 11:30 a.m. Preliminary investigations indicate that a 24-year-old man from Grant was driving a pickup truck northbound on US-131 when, for reasons currently under investigation, his vehicle crossed the central median. This uncontrolled trajectory brought the truck directly into the path of a southbound SUV driven by the Fremont woman.

The impact was catastrophic. Emergency responders arrived to find the woman trapped inside her severely damaged SUV. She was pronounced deceased at the scene, a tragic loss for her community and loved ones. The driver of the pickup truck sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for medical attention.

Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased woman, pending notification of her family. The investigation into the precise circumstances leading to the crash is ongoing. While the cause remains under scrutiny, investigators have stated that alcohol and drugs are not believed to be contributing factors at this early stage.

The accident led to significant disruptions on US-131, with emergency crews working diligently to clear the scene and gather evidence. The Kent County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward as their diligent work continues to uncover the full details of this heartbreaking incident.