77-year-old pedestrian was lost when he was fatally hit by SUV, deputies say

PONTIAC, MI – A 77-year-old Michigan man died after he was hit by an SUV in Pontiac.

According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the incident at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Elm Street is the fifth fatal pedestrian crash in Pontiac in 2025.

“The Sheriff’s Office reminds both motorists and pedestrians to remain vigilant,” a statement said.

“Drivers are urged to stay alert, particularly in residential and high-traffic areas, and pedestrians are encouraged to use crosswalks whenever possible and exercise caution when crossing busy roadways.”

The incident occurred at 4 p.m. on Monday. Deputies said 77-year-old Jehad Alrayess of West Bloomfield, who appeared to be lost, was trying to cross MLK Jr. Boulevard when he stepped in the path of the SUV driven by a 45-year-old from Im