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KCSO Investigating Pedestrian Fatally Struck
CANNON TOWNSHIP, Mich: On April 21, 2026, at approximately 7:20 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the area of 9 Mile Rd NE west of Young Ave NE for a report of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle.
Upon arrival, deputies and emergency responders located an adult male pedestrian who had been struck by a minivan and witnesses performing CPR. Medical personnel started lifesaving efforts; however, the 78-yar-old Cannon Township man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Kent County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit is investigating the crash. At this time, investigators are working to determine the circumstances leading up to the incident. Preliminary information indicates alcohol and reckless driving are not believed to be factors in the crash.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Contact: Sgt Scott Dietrich - Public Information Officer
616.320.0910 | scott.dietrich@kentcountymi.gov
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