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Authorities say Grandville teen struck and killed on I-196 was in roadway intentionally

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A teen was struck and killed by a vehicle over the July 4th weekend on I-196 in Grandville

Michigan State Police say a teen who was struck and killed by a vehicle over the weekend was intentionally in the roadway.

Just before midnight on Saturday, July 5th, troopers with the Michigan State Police responded to eastbound I-196 near the 44th Street overpass after receiving reports of a crash.

There, troopers found a 16-year-old male from the Grandville area who had been hit by a vehicle. MSP stated the teen died at the scene and his name was not made public.

Sunday, MSP was looking for information as to why the teen may have been on the highway. By Monday afternoon, authorities confirmed the teen was in the roadway intentionally.

Dave joined WGVU Public Media in November of 2023 after eighteen years as a Michigan Association of Broadcasters Emmy-nominated photojournalist and editor at Grand Rapids' WOOD TV8 and three years at WEYI TV25 in Flint, Michigan. As a General Assignment Reporter, Dave covers daily news and community events all over West Michigan.
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