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Man Killed While Trying To Cross I-96

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) -- Police say a 51-year-old man who was hit and killed Saturday afternoon while crossing I-96 on foot was likely intoxicated.

According to officials, the accident happened around 2:30 p.m. on I-96 just west of MLK when a van carrying 6 people hit the victim. He died at the scene.

The victim has been identified by officials as Billy Ray Watkins.

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