Saginaw Man Dies in I-75 Accident Amid Rising Fatalities

A 22-year-old man from Saginaw, Michigan, died after being struck by a pickup truck while assisting a friend with a flat tire on Interstate 75 near Baker Road. The incident occurred around 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday when an 80-year-old driver from Bay City hit the man and two vehicles on the road shoulder. Despite being transported to a hospital in critical condition, the Saginaw man succumbed to his injuries. The elderly driver suffered minor injuries and was also hospitalized, though it remains unclear if any charges will be filed. This tragic event is one of several recent fatal incidents on Michigan roads, as the state reports a rising number of traffic-related deaths this year. Michigan State Police are continuing their investigation into the crash.