Ferris Student Killed in Accident

Emergency Vehicles at the Scene of the Accident. Photo by Dan Hamilton, News Editor
Emergency Vehicles at the Scene of the Accident. Photo by Dan Hamilton, News Editor
A male Ferris student was fatally struck by a car around 8 a.m. on State street near the front of the IRC building.

The student was later pronounced dead at the Mecosta County Medical Center. Public safety officials are currently working to contact the family of the victim.

Local and campus authorities responded to the accident shortly after it occurred. A police officer on the scene confirmed that the accident was fatal. Traffic in the surrounding area was rerouted.

Ferris Department of public safety officials, in addition to local city police worked together on the scene.

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Emergency Scene Ahead. Photo by Dan Hamilton, News Editor
Emergency Scene Ahead. Photo by Dan Hamilton, News Editor