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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Surveillance video captured a deadly hit and run that killed a man over the weekend.

The crash happened around 3:15 Sunday morning on Division Avenue near Kirtland Street in Grand Rapids.

A surveillance camera at nearby Ara Salon captured the moments before the man was killed. He can be seen walking onto Division Street at the crosswalk area marked with white lines after a red car passes. He then continues across the street, veering slightly north of the crosswalk, when he turns around. The man’s arms go out wide, facing headlights on a busy street.

It looks as though he tries to run back across the street when a car with its red brake lights on hits the man. The brake lights release and the car keeps going, leaving the man lying in the middle of Division Avenue. A car passes by him, braking slowly before another stops to block traffic around the pedestrian.

Witnesses in the area told News 8 officers performed CPR, but the man died at the scene.

Michigan drivers are required by law to yield the right-of-way in all instances to avoid a crash. In 2022, there were 173 deadly pedestrian crashes in Michigan. 

It’s a reminder to motorists to always be looking out for pedestrians at all hours, especially on busy streets like Division Avenue.

“May that man rest in peace and hopefully certain tragic accidents stop happening like that around the streets because of all the cars that pass by and all the people that are around here,” said Jenete Hernandez, who works at Ara Salon.

She said a stop sign would help people cross the street safely and efficiently. 

“There used to be a stop sign right in the middle. Unfortunately, it used to get run over a lot so they eventually just took it off I guess. But it would help people so the people would stop so people could cross because that is what all those white lines are purposely there for,” Hernandez said.

As warmer months near, more pedestrians will be out on the roads. Drivers need to be vigilant at all times and stay at the scene of an accident to call 911 or render first aid, which could be lifesaving.

“Hopefully we get that stop sign or something to slow people down around here so people can get around safely across the streets,” said Hernandez.

Anyone with details or information on the hit-and-run crash, please contact the Grand Rapids Police Department at 616.456.3400 or Silent Observer.