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Pedestrian struck while trying to move dead deer from I-96

Posted at 9:11 AM, Oct 29, 2014
and last updated 2014-10-29 09:11:52-04

FRUITPORT, Mich. — A man who trying to clear a deer carcass from I-96 was hit by a car early Wednesday morning.

The accident happened before 7:40 a.m. on westbound I-96 near Sternberg Road.

Police say the victim hit a deer and was attempting to move it from the road when he was suddenly struck by a vehicle.

The victim was taken to the hospital, but his condition was unavailable.

(Reporting by Nicole DiDonato FOX 17)