Man, 22, hit by vehicle while changing flat tire for friend on interstate dies at hospital

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM/Gray News) - A 22-year-old Michigan man died after he was hit on Interstate 75 while trying to help his friend change a flat tire on Tuesday night.

According to Michigan State Police, the crash happened just after 7 p.m. on southbound I-75 near Baker Road.

An 80-year-old man driving a 2015 Chevrolet pickup truck hit two vehicles and the 22-year-old was between the cars changing the tire on the side of the road.

The 22-year-old had driven to the scene to help a friend change the flat tire. He was taken to an area hospital in critical condition but later died, MSP said.

The 80-year-old driver suffered minor injuries and was also sent to the hospital.

Michigan police did not immediately identify those involved in the crash but said the collision remains under investigation.