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Skandia man dead after being struck by truck

MARQUETTE — A 26-year-old Skandia man has died after being struck by a vehicle on US-41 near Brickyard Road in Marquette Township.

Troopers from the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post were dispatched to the scene on a report of an automobile accident at approximately 5:50 a.m. Friday. Upon arrival it was determined that the accident involved a vehicle and pedestrian.

The vehicle, a Chevrolet pickup truck, was driven by a 51-year-old male from Ishpeming. The pedestrian was severely injured and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

US-41 was closed in both directions until approximately 9 a.m. as troopers investigated the accident.

The names of those involved are being withheld pending the notification of family and further investigation of the incident.

Troopers were assisted in their investigation by Marquette Police Department, the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office, Marquette Twp. Fire, and UP Health Systems-Marquette.

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