HOUGHTON COUNTY, Mich. (WZMQ) – On Thursday, the Michigan State Police (MSP) asked for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run. On Friday, the agency announced that the individual has since been identified.
On Wednesday evening, troopers from the MSP Calumet Post responded to a report of an unresponsive man lying on the side of the road in South Range. Troopers administered emergency first aid upon arrival, but the man was later pronounced dead.
The preliminary investigation indicated that the victim was hit by a vehicle that had been traveling northbound on M-26. The driver left the scene after the crash.
With the driver now identified, the investigation remains ongoing. Once complete, the investigation will be submitted to the Houghton County Prosecutor for review. MSP thanks the community for its support and assistance.
