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Woman Killed After Entering Davison Freeway in Detroit

Michigan State Police are investigating her entry onto eastbound M-8 near Oakland Avenue with no confirmed cause or number of striking vehicles.

Overview

  • The woman was struck and pronounced dead at the scene just before 12:30 a.m. Wednesday on eastbound M-8 near Oakland Avenue, according to Michigan State Police.
  • MSP investigators say the victim entered or ran onto the freeway on foot and they have not determined why she did so.
  • Detroit police initially reported the possibility of multiple vehicles striking the woman, but that detail is preliminary and remains unconfirmed by MSP.
  • Eastbound lanes of the Davison Freeway were closed for several hours while officers processed the scene and were reported reopened at about 4 a.m.
  • No identity, cause of death, or toxicology results have been released and Michigan State Police say the probe is ongoing with further details to be provided as they become available.