Michigan Legal Center News Desk | April 23, 2026 | Cascade Township, Kent County
Sources: WWMT News Channel 3 (Ivy S. Fowler), WOOD TV8, Kent County Sheriff’s Office — April 22–23, 2026
QUICK ANSWER: What happened on Buttrick Avenue in Cascade Township on April 22, 2026?
What happened
A 46-year-old man died late Wednesday after his vehicle collided with a tree and caught fire on SE Buttrick Avenue near Ashwood Drive in Cascade Township.
How deputies were alerted
Before 9:45 p.m., the Kent County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received an automatic crash notification from the victim’s iPhone, followed by multiple 911 calls about the vehicle fire.
Investigation
The Kent County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit is investigating the incident. No other vehicles were involved, and the cause of the crash has not been confirmed.
Was impairment a factor?
Investigators are examining potential impairment as a factor, yet no official determination has been made. A toxicology analysis will be conducted as part of the investigation.
Contact
For legal assistance, contact the Michigan Legal Center at (248) 886-8650.
Editorial note: The KCSO Traffic Safety Unit investigation is ongoing, and no name has been released. This article will be updated as findings are disclosed.