Howell Man Identified as Pedestrian Killed in Franklin Township Commercial Vehicle Crash
Authorities have identified a 62-year-old Howell man who died after being struck by a commercial vehicle in a business parking lot in Franklin Township.
According to Franklin Township Public Safety Director Lloyd N. Fredericks, the victim, Richard Loroesh, was struck Friday, October 23, at approximately 6:18 p.m. in the parking lot of Frito-Lay, located at 55 Commerce Drive.
Police said Loroesh was an employee of the company and was walking in the parking lot when he was struck by a commercial vehicle being operated on the property.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene following reports of a pedestrian struck.
The circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation by the Franklin Township Police Department.
Director Fredericks expressed condolences to those affected by the incident and said investigators are working to establish exactly what occurred.
Authorities have not released additional details about the driver or whether any charges are being considered.