A pedestrian was severely injured when he walked in front of a vehicle Saturday morning about 2 a.m. on M-89, west of 12th Street in Otsego Township. Allegan County Sheriff’s deputies, Otsego Police and a Plainwell Department of Public Safety officer all responded to the scene, according to the sheriff’s office.

Witnesses told officers they saw the man, dressed in dark clothing and difficult to see, walk in front of a westbound vehicle. He was treated by medical first responders and then transported to Borgess Hospital where he was listed as critical.

The driver of the vehicle was lodged at the Allegan County jail, charges pending.  Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the crash, officials said. The name of the victim will not be released until family is notified. Information on the suspect will not be released until arraignment.    

The scene was processed by accident investigators from the sheriff’s office. The Plainwell Department of Public Safety, Otsego Police, Plainwell EMS, and Otsego Fire Department assisted at the scene.