Man killed by vehicle while walking across US 31 in Muskegon

MUSKEGON, MI - The Muskegon Police Department was called to the scene of a fatal pedestrian accident on Friday morning.

According to WOOD TV, the crash happened on US-31 near East Sherman Boulevard. Responding officers learned that a man was trying to walk across US-31 shortly before 5:50 a.m. when he was struck by a vehicle.

The pedestrian, a 29-year-old man from Muskegon, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with further information was asked to contact Muskegon Police as they continue to investigate the incident.

Southbound US-31 was shut down at the Laketon Avenue exit for several hours while police and emergency crews responded.

Our Michigan car accident lawyer will continue to monitor this developing story and provide any updates as they are made publicly available.

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