A 78-year-old man was killed yesterday after being struck by a vehicle on 9 Mile Road NE in Cannon Township, Kent County. First responders performed lifesaving measures at the scene, but the man was pronounced dead there, sheriff's deputies said, according to MLive.
Deputies say the crash happened around 7:20 p.m. when a minivan struck the man on 9 Mile Road NE west of Young Avenue. Witnesses were already performing CPR when emergency crews arrived. The driver remained at the scene and the Kent County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit has taken over the investigation, according to FOX 17.
Investigators Working To Confirm What Led To The Crash
Preliminary information indicates alcohol and reckless driving are not believed to be factors in the collision, and deputies say they are still trying to piece together what happened, as reported by MLive. The Kent County Sheriff's Office has not released the victim's name pending family notification.
Road Conditions And Local Context
Nine Mile Road NE is a county-managed route that has been part of recent paving and maintenance projects in Cannon Township, according to the Kent County Road Commission. Local crews periodically repave and restore rights-of-way on stretches like this, though investigators have not linked construction to the crash.
What Happens Next
The Kent County Sheriff's Office Traffic Safety Unit continues to investigate. Authorities have not released the man's identity and no charges have been announced as the case remains under review, according to FOX 17.
