A tragic incident occurred Monday afternoon in Grand Blanc when a 64-year-old woman was hit by a car while crossing the road with her dog. The pedestrian crash near the intersection of Grand Blanc Road and Davis Street resulted in the woman suffering major head injuries and her dog's death. According to ABC12, the woman was transported to Hurley Medical Center and remains in critical condition.
Witnesses reported she was unconscious and bleeding from the head at the scene. The 72-year-old male driver, a resident of Grand Blanc, stayed to render aid and has been cooperative with the subsequent police investigation. As per WNEM, drugs or alcohol are not considered to be a factor in the collision.
The roadway was closed as the Crash Investigation and Reconstruction Team (CIRT) conducted their evidence collection. Details surrounding the incident and the findings from the investigation will be sent to the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office to determine if charges will be sought against the driver. In a statement obtained by mlive, the Grand Blanc Police Department has indicated that this step is standard practice in such cases.
