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MSU Student Struck By Car, Dies

A 23-year-old male Michigan State University student has died after being hit by a car in East Lansing this morning. The accident occurred at East Saginaw Street and Park Lake Road shortly before 6 a.m.

The accident is under investigation. No names have been released.

Scott Pohl has maintained an on-call schedule reporting for WKAR following his retirement after 36 years on the air at the station.
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