A fatal accident occurred in Wayland on Monday (December 8), claiming the life of Dwayne Goodman, a 59-year-old resident. The Wayland City Police Department responded to a call at approximately 7:20 a.m. regarding a car versus pedestrian accident on the 1100 block of West Superior Street. Goodman was found lying in the roadway with significant injuries after being struck by a vehicle. He was transported to a hospital in Grand Rapids, where he was pronounced deceased.
The accident remains under investigation as officials work to determine the circumstances leading to the incident. The Wayland Police Department received assistance from the Wayland Fire Department, Allegan County Sheriff’s Department, Michigan State Police, and Wayland Area EMS.
The victim's name was released following the notification of his family members.