Traffic accident with injuries on interstate near South Haven, South Haven MI

Traffic

Reported: 11/10/2025 02:47 AM

I-196, South Haven, MI

Police and fire responded to a traffic accident with at least two patients on the southbound exit ramp of interstate 196 near South Haven. One patient was bleeding heavily. The patient was conscious and alert, but the source of the bleeding was unknown. Units searched the area to locate and assist those involved.

Audio|Source: Van Buren Fire and Police

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Transcript:

00:00

You just run out to the PI[1].

00:01

It looks like it's going to be at least two patients.

00:05

One is bleeding heavily.

00:06

We're trying to get further now.

00:09

Well.

00:11

Sure you're out.

00:13

(number withheld).

00:19

(name withheld), (number withheld).

00:21

We're in the area.

00:22

PD[2] went on the southbound exit ramp.

00:26

We're checking the northbound exit ramp.

00:28

We're not seeing anything to be any further descriptions.

01:01

Good Drive, Control (number withheld).

01:06

(number withheld), go ahead.

01:08

(name withheld) here in (number withheld).

01:11

We got visual contact with PD[2] on the southbound exit ramp.

01:16

We're going to turn around.

01:20

(number withheld) probably come up to exit (number withheld) and come southbound.

01:24

That's an alert, bleeding, unknown, where it's going from.

01:27

Amy on approaching.

01:29

Clear on that.

01:30

(number withheld) southbound.

01:37

(number withheld) were clear that you're out with PD[2]-(number withheld).

01:41

They did advise one patient, conscious, and alert,

01:45

bleeding, but unknown from what location?

02:08

Stop having a space in cover.

02:16

Suncule (number withheld).

02:18

(number withheld), go ahead.

02:24

Please show myself in (number withheld) in service until 1,800 hours bubbled up in vehicle (number withheld).

02:35

Clearing. Good morning.

03:01

If you want to all units clear, (number withheld).

03:14

Central (number withheld), we're going to need a mic to our location.

03:19

(number withheld), I'm clear on a mic, (number withheld).

03:47

Clear (number withheld).

03:54

Vampier in Central, (number withheld).

03:56

Any units not on scene on I-196 can disregard.

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

[1]

PI: Personal Injury accident (motor vehicle crash with injuries)

[2]

PD: Police Department (law enforcement) dispatched/handling

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I-196, South Haven, MI

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