An adult KISD student was killed Wednesday morning after being struck by a car in Grand Rapids.
The incident happened just before 6 a.m. near Burton Street SE and Paris Avenue SE. According to the Grand Rapids Police Department, community members were performing CPR on the man when the 911 call came in.
First responders arrived on scene and took the victim to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Police say the driver of the car stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
A spokesperson for the Kent ISD said their crisis intervention team is supporting students at staff. KISD Center-Based Special Education serves students up to age 26.
The crash is currently under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the GRPD Traffic Unit:
- Sergeant Rob Veenstra (616) 456-3771 rveenstr@grcity.us
- Officer Justin Ewald (616) 456-4282 jewald@grcity.us
- Officer Anthony Bailey (616) 456-3938 abailey@grcity.us
Anonymous tips can be made to Silent Observer at -616-774-2345.
*It was previously reported that the involved pedestrian was a juvenile. Police have updated their information and are now reporting that the victim was an adult male.
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