Kalamazoo County, MI (October 6, 2025) – Three people were injured Monday morning when a military vehicle lost control while changing lanes on eastbound I-94 and struck a semi-truck, triggering an eight-vehicle chain-reaction crash near the Sprinkle Road exit, according to Michigan State Police.
Accident Details: Troopers said the military vehicle’s lane change led to an impact with a semi-truck, which then collided with multiple passenger vehicles. Two children and a woman were among the injured, and the freeway near Sprinkle Road was fully closed for nearly eight hours while first responders worked the scene and investigators documented evidence. The closure included the Portage Road on-ramp.
Investigation: Michigan State Police and local agencies are analyzing vehicle damage, debris fields, and witness accounts to reconstruct the sequence of impacts. Investigators are assessing speed, lane position, and situational awareness to determine fault. No arrests or citations were announced as of the initial report.
Legal Considerations: Chain-reaction collisions involving a military vehicle, a semi-truck, and multiple passenger cars often require detailed reconstruction and review of operational policies, commercial-vehicle stopping distances, and driver decision-making. Injured victims may pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering if negligence is established.
This was a frightening crash for everyone on I-94 near Sprinkle Road. I wish all who were injured a full and speedy recovery.
Source: ABC6 On Your Side