Isabella County, MI (September 14, 2024) – A construction worker was fatally struck by a vehicle on Friday morning near US 127 and River Rd.
Deputies responded to the scene after a 66-year-old Detroit man drove into a construction zone, hitting a 47-year-old worker from Mount Pleasant. The worker died at the scene.
Authorities are investigating why the driver left the designated lane and entered the barricaded area. No injuries were reported for the driver, and no details have been released regarding possible alcohol involvement. The investigation remains ongoing.