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Police: Man put children in different vehicle after rollover crash, then was struck, killed while walking
Read full article: Police: Man put children in different vehicle after rollover crash, then was struck, killed while walkingPolice believe a pedestrian who was struck and killed was the driver of a vehicle that crashed and rolled over on westbound I-94 near Harper Avenue.
Now you can check the conditions and inspection reports of pedestrian bridges across Michigan
Read full article: Now you can check the conditions and inspection reports of pedestrian bridges across MichiganThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) created a website to share information about pedestrian bridges.
Police: 50-year-old woman struck, killed by driver in Royal Oak after falling out of wheelchair
Read full article: Police: 50-year-old woman struck, killed by driver in Royal Oak after falling out of wheelchairPolice are investigating a fatal crash that happened Monday afternoon where a woman in a wheelchair was hit by a vehicle.
‘I’m not sure how much can be done’: Incident involving Stoney Creek High School student raises safety concerns over busy Rochester Hills road
Read full article: ‘I’m not sure how much can be done’: Incident involving Stoney Creek High School student raises safety concerns over busy Rochester Hills roadMultiple parents told Local 4 that something needs to be done to ensure pedestrian safety, especially for kids who walk home.
Detroit police investigating pedestrian crash that killed man
Read full article: Detroit police investigating pedestrian crash that killed manA man was killed in a crash that happened southbound M-39 north of Plymouth around 5:25 a.m. Sunday. According to Michigan State Police, the driver of a disabled car left his vehicle and was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle that struck the pedestrian then caught fire.
Clinton Township man hit by pickup truck, killed while walking in roadway, police say
Read full article: Clinton Township man hit by pickup truck, killed while walking in roadway, police sayA Clinton Township man was hit by a pickup truck and killed while walking in the left lane of Gratiot Avenue at night, officials said.
Man killed, woman critically injured in Detroit pedestrian crash
Read full article: Man killed, woman critically injured in Detroit pedestrian crashA 28-year-old man died and a 19-year-old woman was critically injured in a pedestrian crash that happened around 2:30 a.m. Saturday in the area of West Seven Mile and Sunderland roads, Detroit police say.
Family remembers father of 3 killed while crossing the street on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Family remembers father of 3 killed while crossing the street on Detroit’s east sideA family is grieving the loss of a father of three, who was hit and killed while crossing a street on Detroit’s east side.
Police: 41-year-old pedestrian dies after being struck by motorcyclist on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Police: 41-year-old pedestrian dies after being struck by motorcyclist on Detroit’s east sidePolice said a 41-year-old pedestrian has died after he was struck by a motorcyclist Tuesday on Detroit’s east side.
Section of Jefferson Street in Ann Arbor closed through April 9
Read full article: Section of Jefferson Street in Ann Arbor closed through April 9ANN ARBOR – Jefferson Street from Ashley Street to First Street closed Monday morning to through traffic for road construction that is expected to last until 5 p.m. on April 9. According to the city, cars traveling westbound on Jefferson Street will be detoured north on Ashley Street, east on William Street, and south on First Street. Cars traveling eastbound will be detoured south on First Street, east on Madison Street, and north on Ashley. Property owners on Jefferson located in the work zone will be able to access the road throughout the project. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained by the contractor during the project, but some detours may be implemented depending on project developments.
Good Samaritan critically injured helping women in Southfield collision
Read full article: Good Samaritan critically injured helping women in Southfield collisionSOUTHFIELD, Mich. – A Good Samaritan risked his life to save a stranger’s. RJ was critically injured in a crash when he stopped Tuesday to help two women on the side of Northwestern Highway. “He’s been telling everyone he was just trying to help,” Kendrick recalled. He was helping when another driver tried to squeeze by on the shoulder, striking RJ and one of the women. “There is a possibility if he wasn’t there, she would not have made it.”RJ was critically injured and remains in the ICU following surgery.
2 pedestrians hit by car on Northwestern Highway in Southfield
Read full article: 2 pedestrians hit by car on Northwestern Highway in SouthfieldSOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Two people have been rushed to a hospital after being hit by a car on Northwestern Highway near Beck Road in Southfield. A 23-year-old man was listed in serious condition, and a 63-year-old woman was listed in critical condition. Southfield police are investigating the incident. Watch the report in the video above. View more: Oakland County news
Dearborn police investigating after 67-year-old woman killed after being struck by vehicle
Read full article: Dearborn police investigating after 67-year-old woman killed after being struck by vehicleDEARBORN, Mich. – A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Dearborn on Saturday. Dearborn police were called to Greenfield Road, south of Ford Road at 8:15 p.m.Police said a 67-year-old woman was crossing Greenfield Road when she was struck by a southbound traveling vehicle driven by a 20-year-old man. The Dearborn Police Department offers its sincere condolences to the victim’s family. Dearborn Police Chief Ronald HaddadAnyone with information should contact the Dearborn Police Department’s Accident Investigation Bureau at 313-943-2246. READ: Dearborn news coverage
2-vehicle collision kills pedestrian on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: 2-vehicle collision kills pedestrian on Detroit’s east sideDETROIT – A 52-year-old pedestrian was killed Sunday when a collision caused one of the vehicles to strike him. Police said he was standing on the corner of Gratiot Avenue and Conner Street when two vehicles collided in the intersection at about 8:40 p.m. It is unknown which of the two vehicles struck the pedestrian on the corner. The pedestrian was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
61-year-old Harrison Township man killed in Macomb County crash
Read full article: 61-year-old Harrison Township man killed in Macomb County crashMACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – Officials are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in Macomb County. Macomb County Sheriff’s deputies were sent to Hall Road and Gratiot Avenue on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. for the report of a crash. Police said Reed Styers, 61, of Harrison Township was killed in the crash. A white Chevrolet van being driven by a 69-year-old man from Casco Township was driving on Hall Road, east of Gratiot Avenue. READ: More Macomb County news
U-M receives nearly $20M to equip Ann Arbor with ‘smart intersections’
Read full article: U-M receives nearly $20M to equip Ann Arbor with ‘smart intersections’ANN ARBOR – A University of Michigan effort focused on the safety of automated and connected vehicles will be bringing more than 20 “smart intersections” to the city of Ann Arbor. These intersections will be capable of collecting and sending information to connected cars in real time. This information will be transmitted to nearby connected vehicles, prompting onboard alarms when cars are in hazardous situations. At its peak, it became the largest connected vehicle deployment in the world, with nearly 3,000 vehicles on the road. Through these projects, researchers were able to provide evidence that connected vehicles can reduce unimpaired collisions by 90%.
City of Ann Arbor seeks community input on Lower Town mobility study
Read full article: City of Ann Arbor seeks community input on Lower Town mobility studyANN ARBOR, Mich. – The City of Ann Arbor wants to know how you would improve getting around Lower Town. Community members are being asked to share their thoughts and pre-pandemic experiences as drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and transit users in the Lower Town area, located just north of Broadway Bridge. Currently in the idea generation phase of a mobility study, the city is asking residents to fill out and share a survey to help see how growth has impacted community members who drive, ride, cycle and walk through the area. Questions can be sent by email to Lower Town Study project manager Luke Liu at YLiu@a2gov.org. Learn more about the Lower Town Area Mobility Study here.
Pedestrian in critical condition after collision in Clinton Township
Read full article: Pedestrian in critical condition after collision in Clinton TownshipA man was critically injured when in a collision in Clinton Township, Dec. 19, 2020. CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 52-year-old man is in critical condition after he was struck by a pickup truck as he was crossing the street near the intersection of Cottrell and Harper avenues, just east of I-94, Saturday. According to authorities, the collision happened just before 5:30 p.m. when the pickup truck turned from northbound Harper Avenue onto eastbound Cottrell Avenue, where the man was walking in the crosswalk. Police said the man struck his head and suffered a head injury. Police said the driver, a 53-year-old man from Clinton Township, immediately stopped and rendered aid.
Police: Man arrested while trying to hide vehicle used in Pontiac hit-and-run
Read full article: Police: Man arrested while trying to hide vehicle used in Pontiac hit-and-runPONTIAC, Mich. – A man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the hit-and-run of a pedestrian crossing North Perry Street in Pontiac. Police had been searching for the driver who they said hit a 29-year-old woman Monday night as she crossed North Perry Street near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. An older model SUV struck her and kept going. Police said the man, who is in his 30s, was spotted trying to conceal the vehicle in a trailer. The woman was in critical condition as of Monday night.
Police search for driver who hit woman crossing North Perry Street in Pontiac
Read full article: Police search for driver who hit woman crossing North Perry Street in PontiacPONTIAC, Mich. – Police are searching for a driver who they said hit a woman Monday night as she crossed North Perry Street in Pontiac. UPDATE: Man arrested while trying to hide vehicle used in Pontiac hit-and-runThe 29-year-old woman was rushed to the hospital and is in critical condition. Police said the woman was crossing North Perry Street near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard when an older model SUV struck her. Watch the full report in the video posted above. View more: Oakland County newsView: More traffic news
City of Ann Arbor seeks input on new pedestrian project in Bandemer Park area
Read full article: City of Ann Arbor seeks input on new pedestrian project in Bandemer Park areaANN ARBOR – Having just completed the Allen Creek Railroad Berm Project, the city of Ann Arbor is now setting its sights on the creation of a new pedestrian tunnel beneath the railroad near Bandemer Park. City officials and Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission staff will hold a public online meeting Wednesday, Dec. 2 to share project goals, refined design based on feedback from residents and the feasibility study recommendations. They will also open up the meeting for public comment after their presentation. City and county officials will also share a proposal to extend the Border-to-Border Trail through Barton Nature Area. For more information about the project, click here.
Canton police investigating pedestrian crash that killed man
Read full article: Canton police investigating pedestrian crash that killed manCANTON, Mich. – Police are investigating a pedestrian crash that happened Sunday morning around 7:15 a.m. in the area of Michigan Avenue and Schooner Road. It took place after a man was crossing the eastbound lanes of Michigan Avenue at Schooner Road from the south side to the north side. That is when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle which stopped and remained at the scene. The man was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Ypsilanti where he died of his injuries. Canton police say speed, alcohol and distracted driving do not appear to be factors in the crash.
Section of Liberty Street to close in Ann Arbor Thursday through Saturday
Read full article: Section of Liberty Street to close in Ann Arbor Thursday through SaturdayANN ARBOR – If you’re driving in the downtown area, you’ll want to avoid the intersection of Liberty and First streets for the next couple of days. Liberty Street will be near the intersection of First Street starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday for road paving. Cars traveling on Liberty westbound will be detoured south onto Main Street, west onto William Street and north onto Second Street and then back onto Liberty. Cars traveling eastbound will be detoured south onto Second Street, east onto William Street, north onto Ashley Street and then back onto Liberty. Traffic between First and Main streets, Second and First streets and pedestrian traffic on one side of the street will be maintained.
Shelby Township police seek information in hit-and-run pedestrian crash that killed 21-year-old woman
Read full article: Shelby Township police seek information in hit-and-run pedestrian crash that killed 21-year-old womanSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police are seeking more information in a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened around 10:20 p.m. Thursday near the 23 Mile and Schoenherr roads intersection. According to police, the 21-year-old female victim was fatally struck in the area by an unknown vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 586-731-2121 and use extension option number three. You can also leave a tip online by clicking here. READ MORE: Crime headlines in Metro Detroit
Bicyclist struck and killed in hit-and-run at Romeo Plank, 27 Mile roads
Read full article: Bicyclist struck and killed in hit-and-run at Romeo Plank, 27 Mile roadsRAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday morning at 27 Mile and Romeo Plank roads in Ray Township. READ: Bicyclist fatally struck in hit-and-run at Romeo Plank, 27 Mile roadsThe bicyclist was riding northbound on Romeo Plank, toward 27 Mile Road, when he was hit. Residents said Romeo Plank at 27 Mile Road in Ray Township would have been busy around the time the victim was struck. They’re hoping other drivers may have seen the person who struck the victim. Anyone with information on this deadly hit-and-run needs to contact the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office at 586-307-9358.
Bicyclist fatally struck in hit-and-run at Romeo Plank, 27 Mile roads
Read full article: Bicyclist fatally struck in hit-and-run at Romeo Plank, 27 Mile roadsRAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday morning at 27 Mile and Romeo Plank roads in Ray Township. The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office said the vehicle did not stop after hitting the pedestrian. Deputies first responded to the area about 7:17 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office said. The unidentified man, who police believe to be about 50 years old, was found laying in the lawn of a residence near the intersection. Anyone with information on this deadly hit-and-run needs to contact the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office at 586-307-9358.
Man killed while crossing Southfield Freeway: ‘Everyone stopped and recorded it,’ but one woman tried to save him
Read full article: Man killed while crossing Southfield Freeway: ‘Everyone stopped and recorded it,’ but one woman tried to save himDETROIT – A man was hit and killed while trying to cross the Southfield Freeway on Monday night in Detroit. He hopped over the median on the freeway near Grand River Avenue and tried to walk across. He was struck by two vehicles just before 7 p.m. on the southbound side of the freeway. While other drivers decided to film the incident on their phones, Angela Potter tried to save him. He was trying to cross the freeway from the east side of the Southfield Freeway (M-39).