COURTLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- A 39-year-old Solon Township man has died after being struck by a falling tree.
The Kent County Sheriff's Office said in a news release it happened just after 5 p.m. Monday near Crinnion Avenue NE and 16 Mile Road NE.
It happened during a thunderstorm.
Sheriff's investigators said the man was outside with friends when strong winds blew through the area and knocked down several nearby trees. They said the man warned them to move just prior to the tree coming down. They believe that likely prevented more of them from being struck.
The investigation continues.
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