Man in motorized wheelchair dies after being struck by SUV in Three Rivers

A man is dead after the motorized wheelchair he was using was struck by a SUV Monday in southwestern Michigan, police said.

Officers were called at about 6:40 p.m. Monday to the area of Millard and Erie for a report of a crash between a SUV and a motorized wheelchair, according to authorities.

Police said in a Facebook post the person using the wheelchair was taken to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Officials are not releasing the name of the victim pending notification of his family.

They also said the investigation is ongoing.

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