## 62-Year-Old Holland Man Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle at US-31 and 24th Street Intersection

HOLLAND, Mich. — A pedestrian died early Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle at a busy intersection in Holland.

The incident occurred around 1:10 a.m. at US-31 and 24th Street. Holland Department of Public Safety officers and firefighters responded to the scene and found a 62-year-old Holland man unresponsive with serious injuries. He was transported to Holland Hospital where he later died from his injuries.

Investigators believe alcohol may have been a factor in the crash. The driver of the vehicle, a 28-year-old Saugatuck man, was not hurt in the incident.

## Traffic Signal and Timing

Witnesses told police that traffic on US-31 had a green light when the crash occurred. At the same time, the pedestrian — a 62-year-old man from Holland — was on the sidewalk of 24th Street on the east side of the intersection, witnesses reported.

The pedestrian began walking across US-31, even though he had a red light and traffic on US-31 was approaching.

The Toyota Corolla entered the intersection with a green light and hit the pedestrian, according to the Holland Department of Public Safety.

## Investigation Underway

The victim's name is being withheld while police work to notify family members. The Holland Department of Public Safety is continuing its investigation.

## Recent Traffic Fatalities in Holland Area

This incident adds to a concerning pattern of traffic fatalities in the Holland area. On Wednesday morning, a 21-year-old man and a 32-year-old man, both from Grand Rapids, lost their lives in separate single-vehicle crashes about three and a half hours apart. One occurred near Port Sheldon Street and 152nd Avenue, the other on I-196 near the 96th Avenue overpass. In both instances, the drivers were apparently unbuckled as they were thrown from their vehicles.