A pedestrian was severely injured when struck by a vehicle in West Bloomfield on Monday afternoon, as confirmed by Deputy Chief of Police Dale Young in a statement. The incident occurred on Middlebelt Road near Square Lake Road and resulted in the victim, an adult male, needing to be rushed to an area hospital with serious injuries. Despite the severity, he is expected to survive, according to The Oakland Press.
The collision prompted a response just before 4 p.m., and Middlebelt Road was subsequently closed between Orchard Lake and Square Lake roads for the investigation, as reported by ClickOnDetroit. The victim was attempting to crucially cross the street—not in a crosswalk—when the accident took place. Officials have stated that neither alcohol nor drugs seem to have been factors in the crash.
As per Audacy, first responders treated the victim at the scene before transporting him with what was initially described as "severe life-threatening injuries." The area was blocked to traffic well into the evening hours as a result of the accident.
At present, the investigation into the crash is still in its "very, very early stages," as Young mentioned to The Oakland Press. It has yet to be determined if the driver, who stayed at the scene following the accident, will face any charges. More details are likely to emerge as the investigation proceeds to earnestly unfold.
