Victim ID'd in Deadly Kalamazoo Hit-and-Run

Police searching for suspect vehicle and driver involved in fatal crash

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:49pm

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Police in Kalamazoo, Michigan have identified the victim of a deadly hit-and-run incident last week as 51-year-old Mark Allen McBride. McBride was struck and killed by a vehicle on S Westnedge Avenue, with witnesses reporting the two cars involved appeared to be street racing at a high rate of speed. The suspect vehicle has been located, but the driver has not yet been identified.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run crashes are an ongoing public safety concern, often leaving victims and their families with little closure. This incident highlights the need for greater accountability and consequences for drivers who flee the scene of a collision, as well as the risks posed by illegal street racing activities in urban areas.

The details

According to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, officers responded to the scene on Wednesday night and found McBride in the road with 'catastrophic injuries.' He was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses reported seeing two vehicles traveling at a high rate of speed before the collision occurred. The suspect vehicle was later located in Galesburg, but the driver has not yet been identified by police.

  • The incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, March 26, 2026.
  • Police found the suspect vehicle on Thursday, March 27, 2026.

The players

Mark Allen McBride

The 51-year-old victim who was killed in the hit-and-run incident.

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

The local law enforcement agency investigating the fatal crash.

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What they’re saying

“Mark was the kind of person who showed up for others without being asked; someone who led with kindness, generosity and a genuine care for the people around him. He was a hard worker with an incredible sense of humor, and he had a way of making people feel seen, valued and at ease.”

— McBride's Family

What’s next

Police are still working to identify the individuals who were in the suspect vehicle at the time of the crash and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

The takeaway

This tragic hit-and-run incident underscores the need for greater accountability and consequences for drivers who flee the scene of a collision, as well as the importance of addressing the ongoing public safety risks posed by illegal street racing activities in urban areas.