In Loving Memory — St. Clair County
A tragic accident has left a family grieving and a community reflecting after a Detroit man lost his life following a devastating crash in St. Clair County.
At approximately noon on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, 911 callers reported that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle along Michigan Road, north of Dove Road, in Port Huron Township. According to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, the victim — a 51-year-old man from Detroit — was walking along the roadway when he was hit by an SUV and thrown into a roadside ditch.
When first responders arrived, they discovered the man face down in a water-filled ditch. Deputies immediately began life-saving efforts at the scene, working urgently in an attempt to save him. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The vehicle involved in the crash was identified as a 2008 Jeep Liberty driven by a 16-year-old boy from Marine City. Authorities stated that the teenager returned to the scene shortly after the collision and has been cooperating fully with investigators as they continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
While the investigation remains ongoing, the focus now shifts to remembering the life that was lost. A 51-year-old man — a son, perhaps a father, a brother, a friend — whose journey ended far too soon on a quiet stretch of road. His loved ones now face the sudden and painful reality of life without him.
Pedestrian crashes are among the most vulnerable and heartbreaking types of roadway tragedies. In mere seconds, ordinary moments can turn irreversible. For those who knew and loved this Detroit man, the impact is immeasurable. Birthdays, holidays, and everyday conversations will now carry the weight of absence.
In close-knit communities like those across St. Clair County, such incidents ripple outward — affecting not only immediate family but neighbors, first responders, and even strangers who pause to consider how fragile life can be.
As authorities continue their work to understand exactly what happened, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the man who lost his life. May they find strength in cherished memories, comfort in one another, and peace in the days ahead.
May he be remembered not for the tragedy that claimed him, but for the life he lived and the love he shared.
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