Eastpointe woman killed in Hazel Park pedestrian accident on 8 Mile Road

HAZEL PARK – A 30 year-old Eastpointe woman has died after getting struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Hazel Park.

Police responded to the scene around 10:50 p.m. after receiving reports of the fatal pedestrian crash. Upon arrival, police found the woman dead in the Mile median at John R Road.

Video captured at the scene show the victim crossing south on 8 Mile from the northeast corner at John R, against the red light for John R in the crosswalk. The driver, identified as a 27-year-old Center Line man, was in a Ford Fusion traveling westbound on 8 Mile in the far-left lane when he struck her with the vehicle. Police say he had a green light on 8 Mile Road.

Police say the driver was cooperative with police and stopped to check on the victim before contacting 911. Investigators say alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor.

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office also assisted in the crash investigation.