WAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI-- Officials continue to investigate a fatal car-pedestrian accident in Gogebic County.
The Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened Wednesday around 8:48 p.m. on US-2 at the intersection of Mikado Road in Wakefield Township.
Deputies say Susanne Sutton, 49, of Ironwood stepped into the traffic lane as Lindsey Sullivan, 18, of Bessemer was driving past. Sutton was killed on impact.
Officials say alcohol is not believed to be a factor with the driver. They do, however, believe it was a factor in Sutton stepping onto the highway.
