Kevin Hoover Obituary, Death: Cadillac man, 41, dies in single-vehicle crash on M-115 Highway.
Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Crash on M-115 in Wexford County
Kevin Hoover Obituary, Death – Authorities in Wexford County are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early Wednesday morning in Cherry Grove Township.
According to the Wexford County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the scene at approximately 6:18 a.m. after receiving reports of a single-vehicle crash on East M-115 Highway near the intersection of West Division Street. Upon arrival, they discovered that a pedestrian had been struck by a passing vehicle.
A preliminary investigation determined that a 26-year-old man from Marion was traveling northwest on E. M-115 when his vehicle collided with a pedestrian walking in the roadway. The pedestrian, identified as 41-year-old Kevin Hoover of Cadillac, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel.
Multiple agencies responded to assist, including the Selma Township Fire Department, Cherry Grove Township Fire Department, Cadillac City Police, and the Michigan State Police. Authorities closed a portion of E. M-115 from West Division Street to North Boulevard for approximately three hours while conducting their investigation and clearing the scene.
Investigators have stated that neither excessive speed nor alcohol are believed to have played a role in the crash. However, the circumstances leading up to the incident remain under investigation.
Officials urge anyone with additional information regarding the crash to contact the Wexford County Sheriff’s Office.
