Metro police investigating after elderly man hit, killed while getting mail in Genesee County
SWARTZ CREEK, MI – The Metro Police Authority of Genesee County is investigating a pedestrian crash that left an 87-year-old man dead. Greg Racosta said a vehicle driven by a 38-year-old woman was headed south on Elms Road, near Bristol Road, a little before 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 when it hit the man while he was getting his mail. The man, whose name has not yet been released by authorities, was pronounced dead at the scene. Racosta said there doesn’t appear to be any wrongdoing involved in the crash, noting that neither alcohol nor drugs or speed were factors in the incident. However, it was dark at the time of the crash and lighting in the area is poor, Racosta said.
mlive.comFlint police investigating fatal hit-and-run
FLINT, MI – Flint police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash that took place early Friday morning. Authorities said the crash took place at about 1:10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, on North Chevrolet Avenue, near Begole Street. Flint police said a woman was walking north on North Chevrolet Avenue when she was hit by an unknown vehicle traveling in the same direction. Anyone with information about the incident has been asked to contact Flint police Sgt. Read more at The Flint Journal:Flint rapper Cliff Mac charged in murder-for-hire plotCrime Stoppers offers reward for info in August homicideMan seriously injured when hit by car in Lapeer
mlive.comFamily calls for justice for military veteran killed in hit and run in Detroit
Detroit 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.
Police investigating 2nd fatal pedestrian crash in Wexford County in last 24 hours
WEXFORD COUNTY, MI -- The Wexford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating its second fatal pedestrian crash that’s taken place in the last 24 hours. According to UpNorth Live, police were called to the area of M-55 near South 13 Road around 6:38 a.m. Thursday for reports of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash. An investigation determined the pedestrian was in the roadway when the vehicle hit them. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, but the name of the victim has not been released by police. On Wednesday, a pedestrian that was attempting to cross M-115 near Mackinaw Trail in Clam Lake Township was hit by semi-truck and killed.
mlive.comDetroit police investigating pedestrian crash that killed man
A 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.
Man, 2 dogs killed by hit-and-run driver while walking along road in Lapeer; woman arrested
A 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.
54-year-old man killed in Southfield pedestrian crash
Police 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
MACOMB 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
Eight 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
CANTON, 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
FARMINGTON 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.