82-year old man dies after being hit by a car while trying to cross Middlebelt Road in Livonia on a tricycle

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LIVONIA (WWJ) -- An 82-year old man has died after he was hit by a car while trying to cross Middlebelt Rd. in Livonia on a tricycle.

Livonia Police say the man, who lived in the area, was riding a tricycle when he was hit around 7 p.m. on Thursday, on Middlebelt, near Five Mile Rd.

Police said the man was not in the crosswalk.

He was rushed to a hospital where he later died of his injuries.

His name was not released.

Police said the driver involved in the crash, a 44-year-old woman, did stop as the scene and has been cooperating with investigators.

Police said it is not believed that alcohol was a factor.

The investigation is ongoing.

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