A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train last night in Macomb County, prompting an investigation by local authorities. The Macomb County Sheriff's Office confirmed the incident occurred at the intersection of Victoria and Main Streets in New Haven, with emergency crews responding to the scene. According to The Detroit News, the area was closed to traffic as the investigation unfolded, and further details were to be released pending the outcome of the inquiry.
Witnesses reported the accident happened overnight, and despite the quick response from ambulances, police, and fire services, the pedestrian succumbed to their injuries. The Sheriff's Office informed WWJ that the victim's name and age are still being withheld. In the wake of the accident, which took several hours to clear, the sheriff's office said the road was reopened shortly after 3:30 a.m. today.
This tragic incident adds to the increasing tally of train-related accidents in the region. According to statistics from Michigan State Police, as reported by The Detroit News, there were 76 train crashes in Michigan in 2023, three of which were fatal. The number of these accidents has seen fluctuation in recent years, with a significant rise observed from 2020 through 2023.
