SALEM TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a pickup truck just south of the Ottawa/Allegan county line near Burnips late Saturday night.
The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office says first responders were dispatched to the area of 146th Avenue east of 27th Street around 10:15 p.m.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, and while alcohol is believed to be “a contributing factor,” deputies also didn’t say if the driver involved was apprehended or not.
The name of the victim is not being released at this time until notification to family can be made.
Police say the investigation is ongoing by the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction team.
additional reporting from Gary Stevens
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