Investigation underway after pedestrian found dead in Mt. Clemens road

Macomb County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a pedestrian death Friday morning in Mt. Clemens.

What we know:

Deputies were called to the area of Gratiot Avenue and New Street just after 4 a.m. on a report of a person in the road. When they arrived, an off-duty Clinton Township police officer was rendering aid to the unidentified male.

Despite lifesaving measures, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. 

What we don't know:

It isn't clear what happened to the pedestrian. 

As of 8:30 a.m., southbound Gratiot Avenue is closed at Market Street is closed for the investigation.

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