Last Wednesday in Swartz Creek took a grim turn when an unidentified man was found dead outside the General Motors plant on Bristol Road, according to authorities. Emergency crews rushed in and tried to revive him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are now asking for the public’s help to figure out who he is so they can notify his family.
Police response and scene
Officers were called to the GM facility around 8:02 p.m. last Wednesday after a caller reported a man who was not breathing, according to WNEM. When first responders arrived, they found the man bleeding from the back of his head and immediately began lifesaving measures, but he was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene. The incident was logged from the 6000 block of Bristol Road in Swartz Creek.
Victim description and preliminary findings
Police say the man appeared to be in his 50s or 60s, had short gray hair, and was wearing shorts and athletic clothing when he was found, as reported by Cars 108. Investigators have not yet released an official cause of death, but authorities told reporters they believe it may be related to a medical condition.
How to help identify the man
Anyone who might know who the man is is urged to contact the Metro Police Authority of Genesee County at 810-820-2190, extension 21029, WNEM reports. Police say tips could help them confirm his identity, determine their next steps, and notify next of kin. Authorities are especially interested in hearing from anyone who may have seen someone matching the description near Bristol Road on Wednesday.
What investigators say next
Detectives are continuing to process the scene and follow up on leads as they work to piece together what happened, Cars 108 reports. No arrests have been made, and police have not yet identified the man. Officials are also asking anyone with relevant footage or information to contact the Metro Police Authority of Genesee County to assist in the investigation.
