Pedestrian struck, killed while walking to work in Romulus Drugs, alcohol not believed to be involved
Police tape at a crime scene. (WDIV)
ROMULUS, Mich. – A 44-year-old woman from Romulus was killed Thursday morning while walking to work.
It happened at about 5 a.m., April 10, near Wayne Road and Michelle Drive. Police said the woman was crossing Wayne Road, just north of a flashing yellow traffic signal when she was struck by a northbound vehicle driven by a 26-year-old woman from Belleville.
Police said the driver, who had her family with her, immediately stopped and has been cooperating with the investigation.
Wayne Road was closed for several hours before reopening at about 8:30 a.m.
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