Pedestrian in wheelchair identified as Emily Rudman, 39, killed in collision with vehicle on M-139 in Royalton Township, Michigan
One dead after car crash in Berrien County
The Berrien County Sheriff's Office said the woman was trying to cross the road in a wheelchair when she was hit by a car heading southbound.
Michigan Woman In Wheelchair Struck, Killed While Crossing Road
Emily Rudman was hit about 10:30 p.m. Saturday on M-139 in Royalton Township, the Berrien County sheriff’s office said.
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