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Police said a man died after he jumped from a vehicle traveling on U.S. 131 near Ann Street. (May 25, 2012)

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Man jumps from car on U.S. 131, dies

The driver was arrested

Updated: Friday, 25 May 2012, 7:28 AM EDT
Published : Friday, 25 May 2012, 4:28 AM EDT

WALKER, Mich. (WOOD) - Police said a man died after he jumped from a vehicle traveling on a Kent County highway.

The driver was arrested and it appears alcohol was a factor in the incident, police said.

The Walker Police Department and Michigan State Police are investigating the incident.

Dispatchers received a call about 2:30 a.m. Friday regarding a body on the right shoulder of U.S. 131 near the Ann Street exit.

Officers arrived and saw the victim who was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle did come back to the scene.

No other information is available at this time.

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