Holland Police Investigate Traffic-Fatality Involving 62-Year-Old Man Struck by Car

A pedestrian was struck and killed early Thursday morning after attempting to cross U.S.-31 at Holland's 24th Street intersection, police said.

Holland Department of Public Safety officers and firefighters were dispatched to the scene shortly after 1 a.m. on Thursday, April 9.

Victim Was Crossing Against Red Light

The victim, a 62-year-old Holland man, was struck by a northbound vehicle while attempting to cross the divided highway against a red light, according to Holland police.

The driver of the vehicle, a 28-year-old Saugatuck man, was traveling on a green light when the crash occurred, witnesses told police.

The driver of the vehicle that struck the man had a green light, witnesses told police.

The driver, who was operating a 2018 Toyota Corolla, was not hurt in the incident.

The pedestrian was found unresponsive with serious injuries after the crash. He was taken by ambulance to Holland Hospital where he later died from his injuries.

Name Withheld Pending Family Notification

No names were disclosed by police pending notification of family members.

The victim's identity is being withheld while police reach out to family members, according to the Holland Police.

Alcohol May Be a Factor

Holland police said alcohol may have contributed to the crash, though an investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the accident.

Police are working to determine if the pedestrian was under the influence when he entered the roadway.

Third Traffic Fatality in Holland Area in Less Than 24 Hours

This incident marks the third traffic-related fatality reported in the Holland area in less than 24 hours.

Earlier on Wednesday morning, two men from Grand Rapids lost their lives in separate single-vehicle crashes about three and a half hours apart.

One crash occurred near Port Sheldon Street and 152nd Avenue. The other crash happened on I-196 near the 96th Avenue overpass.

In both Wednesday incidents, the drivers were apparently unbuckled when they were thrown from their vehicles, according to initial reports.

Community Impacted by Recent Losses

The Holland area has faced a series of tragic traffic incidents in recent days.

Holland Hospital is treating victims of the crashes, and the Holland Fire Department responded to multiple emergency calls.

The Holland Police Department is investigating all three incidents to determine causes and prevent future accidents.

Police Continue Investigation

Holland police continue to investigate the Thursday morning crash. Investigators are working to determine exactly what led to the pedestrian being struck by the vehicle.

The investigation includes reviewing traffic camera footage and interviewing witnesses at the scene.

Police are urging drivers to remain alert and obey traffic signals, particularly at busy intersections like the one on U.S.-31 and 24th Street in Holland.