One killed, 5 hurt in Sparta head-on crash

SPARTA TOWNSHIP, Mich.  (via WOOD TV 8) —  Police believe alcohol was involved in a crash that killed one person and injured 5 others in Kent County.

Deputies say 39-year old Christina Kent was a passenger in a car heading into the intersection of Sparta Ave NW and Ball Creek Rd NW in Sparta Township just 11:45 last night.

The driver of the car, 33-year old Ralph Reichard Jr, crossed over the center line and hit an SUV head-on. Kent was pronounced dead on the scene. Reichard Jr. was not seriously hurt.

Read the full story and updates at WOODTV.com.


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