Second Pedestrian Fatality This Year
Canton Township
A 55-year old Canton man was killed walking near Ford Rd and Lilley Rd on Feb 6th at 9:22 pm. The black Chevy Malibu was driven by a 23 year-year Ypsilanti man. The police have not released the name of the 55-year-old
Canton man who was killed in the crash, Police do not believe that alcohol was the issue.
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This is the second accident on a Canton Township road in 2024. Earlier this year on January 10th at 10:38 pm, a 43-year-old Van Buren Township resident was walking near Interstate 275 and Michigan Avenue when killed by a hit and run. Police found the man lying dead in the road. The vehicle that could have been involved may be a black 2010 or 2011 Toyota Camry. The investigation is ongoing
According to Police, the driver did not stop. No further details were released.
Anyone who may have been a witness to the hit and run or have any information in regards to the crash can contact the Canton Police Department at 734-394-5400.
