The community of Holland, Michigan, is grieving the heartbreaking loss of 67-year-old Daniel Woods, who died Tuesday night after a devastating accident involving his electric bicycle. The tragedy unfolded around 7:20 p.m. on December 9 at the intersection of State Street and 22nd Street, where Public Safety officers arrived to find Woods lying injured in the roadway. First responders did everything they could, providing urgent medical care before rushing him to a nearby hospital, but he was sadly pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.
According to police, Woods had been riding his E-Bike north on State Street when he collided with a trash bin positioned near the roadway. The impact caused him to fall hard onto the pavement. Witnesses reported that Woods appeared slow to get up and was attempting to climb back onto his electric bicycle while still in the traffic lane when a passing minivan struck him. Investigators noted that the driver of the van did not appear to be impaired or speeding at the time of the crash, calling the incident a tragic and unforeseeable accident.
The sudden loss has shaken the Holland community, where Daniel Woods was known as a gentle, soft-spoken man with a kind presence. His death has left family, friends, and neighbors struggling to understand how a routine evening ride could end in such unimaginable tragedy. Many who knew him described him as someone who lived simply, cared deeply, and left a quiet but lasting impact on the people around him.
As investigators continue to piece together the exact sequence of events, loved ones are beginning the difficult process of mourning a man who meant so much to them. The unexpected nature of Woods’ passing has made the grief even heavier, leaving those close to him wishing for just one more conversation, one more shared moment, or one more chance to remind him how loved he was.
Community members across Holland have expressed shock and sadness, reflecting on how quickly life can change in a single moment. For many, Woods’ death is a heartbreaking reminder to look out for one another, especially during the darker evening hours when visibility is low and accidents can happen in an instant.
As family and friends face the days ahead, they are holding tightly to the memories Daniel Woods leaves behind—his gentle spirit, his quiet strength, and the kindness he showed throughout his 67 years. Though his life was cut tragically short, his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
