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Published on October 12, 2024
Detroit Police Seek Hit-and-Run Driver After Pedestrian Fatality Near Little Caesars ArenaSource: Google Street View

A tragic incident occurred near Detroit's Little Caesars Arena on Thursday night, where a pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run. The Detroit Police Department reported that the victim, an adult male, was hit at approximately 10:44 p.m. at the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Edmund Place, according to a release covered by The Detroit News.

Following the conclusion of a Red Wings game that evening, the man was struck by a vehicle whose driver then fled the scene. Witnesses at the site attempted life-saving measures, including CPR, before emergency services arrived; however, the man succumbed to his injuries, according to a WWJ Newsradio interview.

The search for the driver remains ongoing, with no current suspects or vehicle description available. The Detroit Police Department urges anyone with information related to the crash to contact the Fatal Squad Unit, as per the statement obtained by ClickOnDetroit.

Statistics from the Michigan State Police highlight the dangers on state roads, with 21 reported deaths and 121 serious injuries occurring between Oct. 1 and Oct. 8. Despite these figures, the total number of deaths and serious injuries so far in 2024 has decreased compared to the same period last year, according to The Detroit News.