Fatal vehicle versus pedestrian I-96 & MLK

Woman Killed After Jumping From Overpass

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Fatal Traffic Crash: 08/01/2024 at 7:30 AM Location: W I 96 near MLK – Detroit

The Detroit Regional Communication Center received a call about a pedestrian on the freeway. Troopers were sent to check on the pedestrian and while headed there another caller informed the center that the pedestrian had been struck by a car.

Witnesses on scene reported that the female had jumped from the overpass and was in the right lane when she was struck by a Ford van. The driver of the van stopped after the crash and is cooperating with the investigation.

The 39 year old female from Detroit that was struck was pronounced dead on the scene. The on scene investigation is completed and troopers are waiting on medical examiner reports.

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