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Motorist struck and killed on I-69 in Branch County
By: Mike Stiles - Tuesday, August 20, 2019

GIRARD TOWNSHIP – A man was struck and killed on I-69 Monday in Branch County's Girard Township.

Michigan State Police say a 67 year old Riverview, Michigan man was stopped along the shoulder of the southbound lanes of I-69 near the Jonesville Road exit at 3:05 PM. The driver was having vehicle trouble. Troopers say the man was outside of his vehicle when a passing automobile struck him.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Branch County Sheriff's Department, Coldwater Police Department, Coldwater Fire Department and Life Care Ambulance all assisted at the scene. Also assisting was the State Police 5th District Accident Reconstructionist.

The investigation is ongoing.



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