Grand Rapids man struck while crossing road

1/9/2013

A Grand Rapids, Ohio, man was hurt seriously last night when he was hit by a car while crossing Perrysburg-Holland Road near Heatherdowns Boulevard.

Earl Dudek, 38, was in critical condition last night at Medical College of Ohio Hospitals.

Mr. Dudek was crossing Perrysburg-Holland near the Kazmaier's 5-Star Market about 6 p.m. when he was hit by a car driven by Mohamad Kanafani of Holland, said Jeff Scott, police accident investigator.

The man, who was walking to his sister's house nearby, was wearing dark clothing, and traffic was heavy, Mr. Scott said. The accident remains under investigation.