GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Michigan State Police are investigating a deadly pedestrian crash near downtown Grand Rapids Thursday night.
Troopers say the crash happened on northbound US-131 near the Wealthy Street exit.
The driver of a disabled vehicle tried to walk across the highway and was struck by a northbound vehicle, according to MSP.
The victim is described as a 49-year-old Grand Rapids man. MSP explains his car likely ran out of fuel and tried to cross the road with his 5- and 7-year-old kids.
We're told he managed to get his children to the median when he tried to go back to the car. That was when he was hit by a car.
MSP urges motorists to refrain from exiting vehicles if breakdowns occur. Stay inside until someone arrives to help.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) says the road was closed after the crash but has since reopened.
