– Lansing, Michigan – Police are investigating the death of a 71-year-old man following a two-vehicle collision in south Lansing on . The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. At the intersection of Waverly and Holmes roads, according to a statement released by the Lansing Police Department.
Authorities believe the man was a pedestrian at the time of the accident. Preliminary investigations suggest one vehicle attempted a turn and was struck by a second, causing the first vehicle to leave the roadway and collide with the pedestrian. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Investigators believe the victim was a pedestrian and not an occupant of either vehicle,” said department spokesperson Jordan Gulkis. Police have not yet released the identities of either the victim or the driver of the vehicles involved, nor have they disclosed their respective hometowns.
Another individual, whose age has not been disclosed, was transported to a local hospital with injuries described as serious but non-life-threatening. The extent of their injuries remains unknown.
The Lansing Police Department has indicated that speed is considered a contributing factor in the crash. Accident investigators are currently working to reconstruct the events leading up to the collision and determine the precise circumstances surrounding the incident. Further details regarding the sequence of events have not been released at this time.
The intersection of Waverly and Holmes roads was closed for several hours on Thursday evening as investigators processed the scene. Traffic was diverted, causing delays for commuters in the area. The roads have since been reopened.
This incident comes less than a week after another police investigation was launched in Lansing, concerning the death of a 53-year-old man on . Police are investigating that case as a homicide, responding to a medical call in the 3900 block of Burneway Drive. According to a release from the Lansing Police Department, the victim died from serious injuries, though the exact cause of death is still under investigation. Burneway Drive is located off South Waverly Road, between West Holmes and West Jolly Roads.
In that separate case, police spokesperson Jordan Gulkis stated that no arrests have been made and investigators are working to identify potential suspects. The Lansing Police Department is appealing to the public for information in both investigations.
The recent incidents underscore ongoing concerns about road safety and public safety within the city of Lansing. While the investigations are ongoing, authorities are urging caution and adherence to traffic laws.
The Lansing Police Department is requesting that anyone with information regarding the February 12th crash contact them at (517) 483-4600. Individuals with information related to the February 8th homicide are encouraged to contact the department at the same number, reach out to Crime Stoppers at (517) 483-7867, or send a private message via the Lansing Police Department’s Facebook page.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. The Lansing State Journal is continuing to follow both investigations closely.
