Published on February 19, 2026
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) is investigating a single-vehicle injury crash that occurred early Thursday morning near Douglas Avenue and West Paterson Street.
At approximately 2:42 a.m., KDPS officers were dispatched to the area for reports of a crash. Upon arrival, officers located a red 2007 Honda Pilot overturned on its side in the front yard of a residence in the 1200 block of Douglas Avenue. The vehicle had also struck and severely damaged a Consumers Energy utility pole.
The 24-year-old male driver sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
Based on the investigation, officers established probable cause to arrest the driver for Operating While Intoxicated causing a traffic crash. Evidence observed inside the vehicle corroborated the impairment investigation. The driver was taken into custody without incident.
Southbound Douglas Avenue was temporarily shut down while crews awaited Consumers Energy to replace the damaged utility pole. Traffic was rerouted to eastbound Paterson Street during the closure. The roadway has since reopened.
The crash remains under investigation.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the KDPS Operations Division at 269-337-8142. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Kalamazoo Silent Observer tip line at 269-343-2100, via the “P3Tips” app, or online at www.KalamazooSilentObserver.com.
By authority of: Master PIO Zach Hamelton