(Berrien County, MI) - A suspected drunk driver killed a road worker yesterday afternoon near Buchanan in southwest Michigan. The accident happened around 3 p.m.

Police said a Berrien County Highway Department worker was cutting up a fallen tree lying in the road when hit by the alleged drunk driver.

The driver was identified as a 34-year-old Buchanan man whose name had not been released. He’s been charged with operating while intoxicated, causing death.

The identity of the victim also has not been released.