Man killed in South Range hit-and-run on M-26
A 69-year-old man died after a vehicle hit him Wednesday evening and fled the scene.
Michigan State Police Calumet Post troopers responded to a report of an unresponsive man beside the road in South Range at about 7:09 p.m. Nov. 11. They provided first aid, but he was later pronounced dead.
The preliminary investigation found that the vehicle was heading north on M-26. Troopers believe the crash happened in the crosswalk on the south side of the M-26 and Second Street intersection.
The man had left Campioni Convenience at about 6:57 p.m., roughly 12 minutes before the first 911 call. Police were seeking the driver and vehicle in their Thursday release.
“The suspect’s vehicle likely has damage to the driver’s side headlight and to the front grill/hood area,” state police said.
Anyone with information or camera footage from the South Range area is asked to call the Calumet Post at 906-337-5145 or the Negaunee Regional Communications Center at 866-411-0018.
What must drivers do after a serious crash in Michigan?
A driver who knows or has reason to believe they were involved in a crash on property open to public travel must stop immediately and remain to meet Michigan’s information-sharing and assistance requirements. Under MCL 257.617, the stopping duty depends on involvement in the crash, not an admission of fault.
Drivers must give identifying and vehicle information, show their license and provide reasonable assistance with medical care. Calling for emergency help is one of Michigan Legal Center’s recommended steps after a Michigan car accident.
If a driver reasonably and honestly believes remaining at the scene will cause further harm, Michigan law allows immediate reporting to the nearest or most convenient police agency or officer instead. The driver must still provide the required identifying information and show their license.
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