GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — UPDATE:
Police reported Friday, March 26 that the 51-year-old who was severely injured in the incident died. The victim has been as Scott James Balfoort. Anyone with more information about this crash is asked to contact the Grand Rapids Police Department’s Traffic Unit.
ORGINAL STORY:
Two people were struck by a car Monday night on the east side of Grand Rapids, police say.
The incident happened at around 10:40 p.m. near the area of Fuller Avenue SE and East Fulton Street. Police and Medical personnel were dispatched to the location on the report of two pedestrians who had been struck by a vehicle.
Upon arrival, officers found one person who sustained life-threatening injuries in the crash and one who had minor injuries and declines medical attention. The driver of the vehicle stayed on scene and has fully cooperated with investigators.
The pedestrian with serious injuries, a 51-year-old Grand Rapids man, was taken to a local hospital for treatment. His current condition is unknown.
Witnesses told police that the vehicle had a green light and the right of way. They say the pedestrians were crossing the street against the light.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Grand Rapids Police Department at 616-456-3400 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345.
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