Overview
- A person who stopped to help after a two-vehicle crash on the M‑10 Lodge Freeway near Nine Mile Road was struck and killed when an approaching driver swerved to avoid a disabled vehicle.
- Michigan State Police say the driver who struck the Good Samaritan remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators and the crash remains under active investigation.
- The initial crash left one vehicle disabled and blocking the two left lanes before troopers arrived, creating a hazardous situation that led the Good Samaritan to exit their car and assist.
- Police warn that untrained roadside assistance on high-speed freeways is dangerous and advise callers to report incidents to 911, to move over when safe, and to follow Michigan’s Move Over law for flashing-authority vehicles.
- Local witnesses called the deceased a hero and said the incident highlights a recurring safety problem on the Lodge Freeway because heavy traffic and high speeds make stopping or helping disabled vehicles especially risky.