Detroit, MI
Pedestrian killed after being struck crossing Gratiot in Detroit
Pedestrian fatally struck on Detroit’s east side
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a Jeep on Gratiot in Detroit early Monday morning.
DETROIT (FOX 2) – A man in his 30s died from his injuries after being struck while crossing Gratiot Avenue in Detroit Monday morning.
The fatal crash happened around 6 a.m. and the driver is cooperating, police said.
According to Detroit police, the victim was in the area of Gratiot and Hazelridge when he was allegedly hit by a black-colored Jeep. The precise address is the 13400 block of Gratiot.
Medics who arrived at the scene pronounced the male deceased at the scene.
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The Jeep detained at the scene sustained severe front-end damage.
The Detroit Police Fatal Squad is handling the scene.