Crime & Safety

Canton Man Dies In Snow Plow Accident In Metro Detroit Parking Lot: Police

Investigators believe the man was working on his vehicle when a piece of equipment came down on top of him​.

SOUTHFIELD, MI — A 28-year-old Canton man died in a snow plow accident last Friday, according to police.

The incident happened at 4:30 p.m. Friday in a Kroger parking lot at 19855 W. Twelve Mile in Southfield, according to police.

When officers arrived, they found the man pinned under his snowplow, according to police.

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Officials were unable to save the man due to the severity of his injuries, according to police.

Investigators believe he was working on his vehicle when a piece of equipment came down on top of him. They do not suspect foul play at this point.

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Police are still investigating the incident and asked anyone with information to contact them at 248-796-5500.

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