A fatal incident occurred on US-131 in Mecosta County, where a 52-year-old man was struck and killed by a passing vehicle. The crash happened today around 1:10 a.m., as reported by the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office. The victim, a Leroy resident, was addressing issues with his vehicle, which had broken down in the right lane of the highway, as per WOOD TV.
The man's car had malfunctioned as he traveled northbound, leaving him vulnerable on the busy road. While outside of his car, a 26-year-old driver from Gladwin, also heading north, collided with the man and his stationary vehicle. Unfortunately, the 52-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, according to WZZM 13.
The identity of the deceased was not immediately released following the accident. The driver of the second car involved was a 26-year-old Gladwin man, though further details about his condition or any potential charges have not been disclosed. The incident attracted attention to the stretch of road north of 22 Mile Road, where the collision took place, according to UpNorthLive.
