A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle last night in Pittsfield Township, southeast Michigan, authorities have confirmed. The incident occurred around 7:40 p.m. near Carpenter Road and Packard Road, as reported by CBS News Detroit. The victim, a 42-year-old man from Washtenaw County, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, which took place when it was raining and road conditions were slippery post-sunset.
According to details released by the Pittsfield Township Police & Fire, the driver of the Ford Escape, a 44-year-old resident of Ypsilanti, was not injured in the crash and had a green signal while traveling through the intersection, At this time, the pedestrian donning dark clothing proceeded to cross Carpenter Road and was hit by the vehicle.
The accident's aftermath led to the closure of both northbound and southbound traffic along Carpenter Road for several hours as police conducted their investigation. The Pittsfield Township Police Crash Investigation Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash. They have urged any witnesses or those with information to come forward and contact the police department.
