A Man Walking in the Dark
*Timothy Johnson* was 38 years old when he died after being struck by a vehicle in an Oshtemo Township intersection early Saturday morning.
Johnson was walking in the intersection of West Main Street and North Drake Road at approximately 4:35 a.m. on June 20 when the collision occurred, according to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office.
The Crash and the Arrest
Deputies responded to the scene around 4:35 a.m. Life saving efforts were performed on site. Johnson was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries, according to the Sheriff's Office.
The driver who struck Johnson stopped at the scene and cooperated with investigators. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the crash, though authorities have not released that person's identity.
"A suspect has been arrested, though authorities have not released the individual's identity," according to reporting from The Legal Advocate.
The crash remains under investigation by the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office.
Who Responded
The Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by multiple agencies:
- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
- Life EMS ambulance services
- Oshtemo Township Fire Department
A portion of the intersection was closed to traffic for several hours while investigators worked the scene.
What Police Want
The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about the crash to come forward.
Contact options:
- Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office: 269-488-8911
- Kalamazoo Silent Observer: 269-343-2100 or www.KalamazooSilentObserver.com
Johnson's family has not been publicly contacted for comment. His identity was released by the Sheriff's Office on June 22.