Erie Township, MI (October 12, 2024) – A man was struck and killed by an SUV while walking along the edge of East Sterns Road near South Dixie Highway on Wednesday night.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, 42-year-old Jacob J. Calleja of East Tawas, Michigan, was walking near the fog line on the edge of the road around 7:45 p.m. when he was hit by an eastbound SUV. The SUV was driven by 35-year-old Brian J. Goldberg of Toledo, who had two passengers with him at the time. Neither Goldberg nor his passengers were injured in the incident.
Calleja, who was wearing dark clothing, was found in a ditch on the south side of the road. He was transported to ProMedica Toledo Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities have stated that neither alcohol nor speed played a role in the crash. The investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
- The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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