The East Lansing Police Department is pictured on July 6, 2017.
East Lansing Police Department responded to a "Check Subject/Subject in the Roadway" in a roadway call at 5:15 a.m. on Jan. 18 on West Road near Abbey Road.
Officers determined a motor vehicle hit an individual while traveling southbound on West Road.
In a Jan. 20 email to the State News, ELPD Lieutenant Chad Price confirmed the pedestrian has died after the accident.
The pedestrian has been identified as Michael Wayne Son Jr., 38, from East Lansing. In addition, the driver was not at fault, Price confirmed.
After further investigation, officers determined Son's vehicle was allegedly taken by an unknown suspect. The vehicle is a gray Dodge RAM 1500 four-door pickup truck.
The vehicle is owned by Son's father. However, it is unknown who took the truck.
The vehicle has since been located near State and Chandler Road.
"We are still investigating the person of interest that was in the pickup truck," Price said in the email.
It is unknown if the two incidents are related. This is currently under investigation.
If you have any information about this incident, please contact ELPD Sgt. Adam Park at 517-319-6834 or apark@elpolice.com.
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