Pedestrian killed in crash while crossing Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak

Scene of a fatal pedestrian crash on Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. (WDIV)

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – A pedestrian was killed Tuesday night in a crash on Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak.

The crash happened at about 10 p.m. at the corner of Woodward and Ravena avenues.

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According to police, the 37-year-old Madison Heights man was crossing Woodward Avenue when he was struck by a vehicle heading southbound.

The man was rushed to Beaumont Hospital where he died from his injuries.

Southbound Woodward Avenue was closed while officers investigated.

Authorities said the 51-year-old Oakland Township woman driving the vehicle was not under the influence of alcohol.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Don Swiatkowski at 248-248-3528.


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