Pedestrian Killed Trying to Cross US-31
By Beth Milligan | June 22, 2025
A 47-year-old Lewiston man died early Sunday after trying to cross US-31 on foot between Three and Four Mile roads and getting struck by a car.
The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office, Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department, and East Bay Fire and EMS responded to the crash in East Bay Township just after midnight. According to the Sheriff's Office, the Lewiston man was attempting to walk across US-31 and was hit by an eastbound vehicle operated by a 33-year-old Traverse City man. The Lewiston man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Michigan State Police and Grand Traverse County Road Commission assisted at the scene. The crash is still under investigation, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Comment
'I'm Doing The Right Thing:' A Conversation with Jake Hockey
Read More >>North Ed, Traverse Connect, TBA Credit Union Announce 2026 Outstanding Educators
Read More >>Behind The Wheel: Why TCAPS Bus Drivers Love The Ride
Read More >>Cass Street Closure Starts Monday
Read More >>
Fifty Days To Go: A Preview Of The National Cherry Festival's 100-Year Milestone
Read More >>New TC State Park Signal Activated to Flash Mode
Read More >>Join Us For a Picnic in the Piazza Summer Kickoff Recess!
Read More >>Cadillac Man Killed in GT County Crash
Read More >>NMC Breaking Ground This Week On Geothermal Project
Read More >>GT County Updates: Building Projects, Crisis Center, Treasurer’s Office
Read More >>