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Grand Rapids police ID man killed in crash while crossing street

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Posted at 2:13 PM, Mar 26, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-26 14:13:04-04

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids police have identified the victim in a crash from earlier this week and say he has now died from his injuries.

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Scott James Balfoort, 51, was hit by a vehicle Tuesday while walking across the street near East Fulton Street and Fuller Avenue, according to a news release Friday.

He was transported to an area hospital, where he later died.

Investigators have spoken to his family and continue to investigate the crash.