Eastpointe police investigating deadly pedestrian accident

EASTPOINTE (WWJ) -- A deadly pedestrian accident is under investigation in Eastpointe.

Police say a man in his 50s was walking in the area of Gratiot and Chestnut just after 10:30 p.m. on Monday when he was hit by a car. He later died.

The driver stopped at the scene and was cooperative with police.

Officials say that drugs/alcohol and reckless driving do not appear to be factors in the fatal accident.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to call Detective Ignace at (586) 445-5100 ext. 1022.

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