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Pedestrian fatally struck while assisting crash victims on Lodge Freeway
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jenny Sherman , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· October 5, 2026
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Key points Details about the incident are available from Michigan State Police. A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle.
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle. This occurred when someone stopped to help people involved in a crash. The pedestrian had walked across the freeway to assist. Another vehicle swerved to avoid a disabled car and hit the pedestrian, who died at the scene. The driver who struck the pedestrian remained and cooperated with authorities. Police do not believe alcohol or drugs were involved.
An investigation is underway to determine what happened. Details about the incident are available from Michigan State Police. The events unfolded after a two-vehicle crash left one vehicle disabled.
Further information can be found through official channels.
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Category: safety ·
Published: October 5, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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