DETROIT – Prominent Detroit attorney Cliff Woodards died Monday morning after his Lexus collided with a Detroit police squad car. News of Woodards’ death left fellow attorneys, judges and politicos in grief and disbelief. MORE: Community mourns defense attorney killed in crash involving Detroit police cruiser“He showed me how to make money and navigate through the criminal justice system,” said 32A District Court Judge Rebekah Coleman. In addition to his legal work, he at one time had a radio hosting job at 910 AM. “The legal profession just got to experience what we already knew -- There would never be a dull moment with him and there was going to be a debate about something,” said 36th District Court Judge Donald Coleman.

Community mourns defense attorney killed in crash involving Detroit police cruiserDETROIT – On Monday, well known Detroit defense attorney and radio host, Cliff Woodards, was killed in a crash involving a police vehicle around 1 a.m. at the intersection of Jeffries Service Drive and W. Chicago. “I’m deeply saddened to learn about the tragic accident that took the life of one of our city’s most outspoken and beloved residents, attorney Cliff Woodards. My thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans during this difficult time,” said Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. AdWATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Quick burst of snow, more cold temperaturesThere’s a little bit of snow and a whole lot of cold in this week’s forecast. Be InformedHow the return to indoor dining went for Metro Detroit restaurantsStudies show that eating at restaurants is a high-risk activity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

DETROIT – On Monday, well known Detroit defense attorney and radio host, Cliff Woodards, was killed in a crash involving a police vehicle around 1 a.m. at the intersection of Jeffries Service Drive and W. Chicago. “I’m deeply saddened to learn about the tragic accident that took the life of one of our city’s most outspoken and beloved residents, attorney Cliff Woodards. Original Story: 58-year-old man killed in crash involving Detroit police vehicleOne of the factors in the crash was the speed of the Detroit Police Department cruiser going into the intersection at night with limited visibility and weather conditions already less than ideal. Friends say he was always ready for a good conversation. The officers involved in the crash are on leave pending an investigation into the crash.