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Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Driver In Metro Detroit: Police

Police do not believe alcohol played a factor in the crash.

A Canton Township man was killed early Thursday morning after he was hit by a car in Monroe County, according to police.
A Canton Township man was killed early Thursday morning after he was hit by a car in Monroe County, according to police. (Shutterstock)

ASH TOWNSHIP, MI — A Canton Township man was killed early Thursday morning after he was hit by a car in Monroe County, according to police.

Police said the 28-year-old Canton Township man was walking in the roadway on Will Carleton Road near Port Creek in Ash Township at 4:35 a.m. when he was hit by a black Lincoln that was driven by a 38-year-old man from Willis.

The Canton man was killed in the incident, according to police.

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Police do not believe alcohol played a factor in the crash.

No other details were released.

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Police were still investigating the incident and asked anyone with information to call Michigan State Police at 734-242-3500.


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