Crime & Safety
Man Hit, Killed Crossing Oakland County Road: Police
Police do not believe drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, MI — An Oakland County man died after he was hit by a vehicle over the weekend, according to police.
The crash happened at 10:30 p.m. Saturday in the area of Cooley Lake Road and Hiller Road in Waterford Township, according to police.
Police said the 69-year-old Waterford man was crossing Cooley Lake Road at Hiller Road when he was hit by a Ford Econoline that was being driven by an 81-year-old man from White Lake Township.
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The victim was taken to McLaren Oakland Hospital, where he died, according to police.
Police said the victim was crossing against the traffic light when the crash happened.
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Police did not report any other injuries in the crash.
Police are still investigating the crash, but do not believe drugs or alcohol were factors.
Anyone with information about the crash was asked to call police at 248-618-6062.
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