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South Range man, 69, killed in hit-and-run crash; Police Seek Public's Help
SOUTH RANGE, Mich. -- Michigan State Police have identified the driver and vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash Wednesday evening that claimed the life of a 69-year-old South Range man, the agency announced Friday, about two days after the incident that took place at M-26 in South Range.
According to Lt. Ben Eckola, MSP Eighth District public information officers, troopers from the agency's post in Calumet responded at approximately 7:09 p.m. Wednesday to a report of an unresponsive man lying along the side of the road in South Range. Upon arrival, troopers administered emergency first aid, but the man was later pronounced deceased.
A preliminary investigation indicates the pedestrian was struck by a northbound vehicle traveling on M-26 through South Range. The driver left the scene with the vehicle following the crash and has not yet been identified.
Investigators believe the collision occurred in the crosswalk on the south side of the intersection of M-26 and Second Street.
According to police, the victim had left Campioni Convenience Store at approximately 6:57 p.m. The first 911 call reporting the incident was received about 12 minutes later, at approximately 7:09 p.m.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the MSP Calumet Post at 906-337-5145 or the MSP Negaunee Regional Communications Center at 866-411-0018.
The investigation remains ongoing as police work to identify the driver responsible for the fatal collision.