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Driver accused of striking, seriously injuring 15-year-old walking to school in Westland is in custody
Read full article: Driver accused of striking, seriously injuring 15-year-old walking to school in Westland is in custodyPolice said they have arrested the driver suspected of striking and seriously injuring a 15-year-old girl who was walking to school in Westland.
Police want help finding driver of Dodge Charger who struck 17-year-old skateboarder, fled
Read full article: Police want help finding driver of Dodge Charger who struck 17-year-old skateboarder, fledPolice are asking for anyone with any information about a hit-and-run crash that left a 17-year-old hospitalized to come forward.
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.
Western Michigan University student dies after being hit by car near campus
Read full article: Western Michigan University student dies after being hit by car near campusAn out-of-state student at Western Michigan University was reportedly killed after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday near campus.
Police: Driver turns himself in after hitting 6-year-old Pontiac girl, fleeing scene
Read full article: Police: Driver turns himself in after hitting 6-year-old Pontiac girl, fleeing sceneThe driver of a Hummer accused of hitting a 6-year-old girl who was crossing the road in Pontiac and then fleeing the scene has reportedly turned himself in to authorities.
Man in police custody after 2 girls critically hurt in Belle Isle hit-and-run
Read full article: Man in police custody after 2 girls critically hurt in Belle Isle hit-and-runAn Ypsilanti man is in police custody in connection with a hit-and-run that critically injured two girls Monday evening on Belle Isle.
Elderly woman in custody after Oak Park woman killed in hit-and-run crash, police say
Read full article: Elderly woman in custody after Oak Park woman killed in hit-and-run crash, police sayAn elderly woman is in custody after a 59-year-old Oak Park woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash, according to police.
Father of boy, 9, fatally hit by school bus sues Grand Ledge Public Schools
Read full article: Father of boy, 9, fatally hit by school bus sues Grand Ledge Public SchoolsA father is suing Grand Ledge Public Schools nearly one year after his 9-year-old son was fatally struck by a school bus while crossing the street on his way home from school.
Police: Man, 61, fatally struck by vehicle while crossing street in Hazel Park
Read full article: Police: Man, 61, fatally struck by vehicle while crossing street in Hazel ParkA driver was arrested Friday after allegedly fatally hitting a pedestrian who was crossing the road at a crosswalk in Hazel Park.
Family calls for justice for military veteran killed in hit and run in Detroit
Read full article: Family calls for justice for military veteran killed in hit and run in DetroitDetroit police search for one driver, possibly two, that may have hit and killed a 58-year-old Detroit Woman. Her family emphasizes the life she led. The mother of two who served in the military died while crossing 7 Mile Road last Wednesday near Telegraph.
Woman charged with killing man, two dogs walking along side of road in Lapeer County
Read full article: Woman charged with killing man, two dogs walking along side of road in Lapeer CountyA woman has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a man and the two dogs he was walking in Lapeer County, officials said.
Police investigating after 32-year-old Detroit woman struck, killed in Pontiac
Read full article: Police investigating after 32-year-old Detroit woman struck, killed in PontiacA 32-year-old Detroit woman was struck and killed by a vehicle at 5:50 p.m. Thursday in the intersection of Telegraph Road and Voorheis Street in Pontiac, according to police.
Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by car along I-94 on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by car along I-94 on Detroit’s east sidePolice said a pedestrian was struck by a car while walking along I-94 before 11 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 9) on Detroit’s east side.
Detroit man charged with murder after pedestrian hit by car, left in street to die, police say
Read full article: Detroit man charged with murder after pedestrian hit by car, left in street to die, police sayA Detroit man has been charged with murder after a pedestrian was struck by a car and left in the street to die, according to authorities.
Stoney Creek High School student critically hurt after another student hits her with car
Read full article: Stoney Creek High School student critically hurt after another student hits her with carA student at Stoney Creek High School in Rochester Hills was critically injured Monday when a car driven by another student struck her while she was crossing the road, police said.
Royal Oak man struck, killed by while trying to cross 13 Mile Road, police say
Read full article: Royal Oak man struck, killed by while trying to cross 13 Mile Road, police sayA Royal Oak man was struck and killed by a 19-year-old driver while trying to cross the road outside of a crosswalk, police said.
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.
Search continues for Southfield driver who killed man in wheelchair, dragged him 220 feet
Read full article: Search continues for Southfield driver who killed man in wheelchair, dragged him 220 feetPolice are still searching for the Southfield hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a 28-year-old man in a wheelchair and dragged him for 220 feet.
Man struck by car, killed while trying to cross street in Lapeer County, officials say
Read full article: Man struck by car, killed while trying to cross street in Lapeer County, officials sayA 50-year-old man was struck by a car and killed over the weekend while trying to cross a street in Lapeer County, officials said.
Man, 2 dogs killed by hit-and-run driver while walking along road in Lapeer; woman arrested
Read full article: Man, 2 dogs killed by hit-and-run driver while walking along road in Lapeer; woman arrestedA man and his two dogs were struck and killed Tuesday by a hit-and-run driver while they were walking on the shoulder of a roadway in Lapeer Township, according to police. Officials said they took a woman into custody a short time later.
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.
Michigan man tries to fix car in backyard after hitting, killing pedestrian in Birmingham, police say
Read full article: Michigan man tries to fix car in backyard after hitting, killing pedestrian in Birmingham, police sayA Michigan man was trying to fix his damaged car in his backyard after striking and killing a pedestrian crossing the street in Birmingham, according to police.
54-year-old man killed in Southfield pedestrian crash
Read full article: 54-year-old man killed in Southfield pedestrian crashPolice say the driver stayed at the scene of the Southfield pedestrian crash and alcohol was not a contributing factor. SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – A 54-year-old Fraser man was killed in a Southfield pedestrian crash that happened around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The victim was crossing 9 Mile Road and Providence Drive when a driver struck him. Police say the driver stayed at the scene of the crash and that alcohol was not a contributing factor. As of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday 9 Mile Road was closed from Providence Drive to Greenfield Road.
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
Family of man killed in Detroit hit-and-run find out on social media a week after
Read full article: Family of man killed in Detroit hit-and-run find out on social media a week afterEight days have passed since Dion Emery was killed in a hit-and-run on Christmas Eve near the intersection of Schoolcraft and Greenfield roads. “He died by himself, He died by himself,” cried Dion’s mother, Patricia Rutland. His mother, and other family members, are all questioning why someone would hit Dion and keep on driving, on Christmas Eve of all days. If it wasn’t for a post made to a group on social media, the family would have never found out. More: Detroit crime news
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.
Farmington Hills police say alcohol, visibility were factors in crash that killed 24-year-old pedestrian
Read full article: Farmington Hills police say alcohol, visibility were factors in crash that killed 24-year-old pedestrianFARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – A 24-year-old Hamtramck man was struck by a vehicle and killed while walking on M-5 near Halsted Road. The victim was transported to Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills where he was pronounced dead. The victim was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on M-5. Police said alcohol and visibility were factors in the crash. Anyone with information should contact Farmington Hills police at 248-871-2610.
30-year-old Birmingham man killed at intersection of Maple Road and Coolidge Highway
Read full article: 30-year-old Birmingham man killed at intersection of Maple Road and Coolidge HighwayBIRMINGHAM, Mich. – A driver called police and reported that she struck a pedestrian in Birmingham on Tuesday at 3:30 a.m., police said. She told police she drove through the intersection of Maple Road and Coolidge Highway on a green light when she struck a pedestrian. A 30-year-old man from Birmingham was killed, according to police. The South Oakland County Crash Investigation Team (SOCCIT) was called to the scene to conduct an investigation. Anyone who witnessed what happened should contact the Birmingham Police Department at 248-530-1870.
2 women killed in hit-and-run southeastern Michigan crash
Read full article: 2 women killed in hit-and-run southeastern Michigan crashLONDON TOWNSHIP, Mich. State Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who killed two women pedestrians in southeastern Michigan. The crash occurred about 4 p.m. on Friday in London Township, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Ann Arbor. State Police posted on Twitter that the victims were a 29-year-old woman from Whitaker and a 25-year-old woman from Ypsilanti. Preliminary investigation shows a vehicle struck 2 pedestrians then fled the scene, troopers said. Anyone with information is asked to call Michigan State Police at 810-227-1051.
5-year-old in critical condition after being struck by SUV in Detroit
Read full article: 5-year-old in critical condition after being struck by SUV in DetroitDETROIT – A 5-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was hit by an SUV in Detroit on Monday. Police said the girl was with her family at a liquor store near Plymouth and Evergreen roads. They were leaving the store about 5 p.m. when the girl ran into the street and was struck. The 76-year-old driver stopped at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Detroit police: Man flees traffic stop, hits pedestrian and another vehicle
Read full article: Detroit police: Man flees traffic stop, hits pedestrian and another vehicleDETROIT – A man hit a pedestrian and another vehicle Wednesday after fleeing an attempted traffic stop in Detroit, police said. Police said officers tried to stop a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze in the area of W. McNichols Road and St. Marys Street at about 2:30 p.m. Instead, they canvassed the area, and found him near W. McNichols Road and Mansfield Street, where he hit a pedestrian and other vehicle. The 21-year-old man driving the other vehicle and 36-year-old pedestrian were also taken to a hospital. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s 2nd Precinct at 313-596-5240 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
Police investigate after pedestrian killed in Oak Park crash
Read full article: Police investigate after pedestrian killed in Oak Park crashOAK PARK, Mich. – Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed in Oak Park on Tuesday night. It happened at 8 Mile Road and Coolidge Highway. Police said the driver was heading south, turning right on 8 Mile Road when they struck and killed a young man. The driver pulled their vehicle into a nearby gas station and stayed to speak with police officers.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Monroe
Read full article: Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in MonroeMONROE, Mich. – A pedestrian died Friday after they were hit by a vehicle in Monroe. Police said the victim was hit at the intersection of M-50 and Winston Drive. First reponders administered medical treatment to the victim at the scene and transported them to a hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. The victim’s name is not being released until family is notified. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Monroe Police Department at 734-243-7500 or Detective Christopher Nelson at 734-243-7509.
Man in critical condition after being hit by vehicle on Van Dyke in Sterling Heights
Read full article: Man in critical condition after being hit by vehicle on Van Dyke in Sterling HeightsSTERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – A man was injured when he was struck by a vehicle on Van Dyke Avenue near Riverland Street on Thursday night. The victim, a 22-year-old man, is in critical condition, police said. Stay with ClickOnDetroit for more information as it becomes available.