Ticket issued for crash that caused massive gas tanker fire on US-131

The Grand Rapids Police Department issued a ticket to the semi-truck driver who caused a massive tanker fire on southbound US-131 in early April.

Police cited the driver, who was operating a flatbed, for driving too fast for conditions. The driver of the tanker truck was not cited, said police.

Gasoline tanker fire rages on US-131

The crash and massive fire shut down both sides of US-131 near I-196 in downtown Grand Rapids on April 4 for hours.

Both drivers were taken to local emergency rooms and were expected to make a full recovery.

US-131 Tanker Fire Compliation

The Grand Rapids Fire Department estimated the tanker was carrying 8,000 gallons of gasoline. It took crews hours to put the fire out…

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