Man killed in pedestrian crash involving semi-truck on Detroit’s west side Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene
DETROIT – Detroit police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash involving a semi-truck on the city’s west side.
The crash occurred on Friday (Aug. 15) around 5:30 p.m. on Addison Street and Michigan Avenue.
Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Detroit Police Fatal Squad Unit is investigating the scene.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the police at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
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