A 55-year-old Madison Heights resident has died after being hit by a vehicle in the 28000 block of John R Road, between 11 Mile and 12 Mile roads, according to Madison Heights police. Emergency crews rushed the victim to Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak, where the person later died from their injuries. Police said the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
According to The Oakland Press, detectives are still working the case and police are holding back additional details for now. The outlet reported that the victim was a 55-year-old Madison Heights resident and that officers are asking witnesses to step forward. A listing on Corewell Health identifies the Royal Oak hospital referenced in the report and notes it provides emergency services for the region.
Planned work on John R
A City of Madison Heights council packet shows that John R, from 11 Mile to north of 12 Mile, is slated for a federal-aid rehabilitation project, with construction planned for spring 2026. The documents state that the work is intended to rebuild the corridor and respond to long-standing safety concerns raised by residents. City officials have folded the project into a broader effort to calm traffic and make the downtown stretch safer for both pedestrians and drivers.
Investigation and witness tips
Police are asking anyone who saw the crash or has video of it to contact the Madison Heights Police Department at 248-585-2100 or reach Detective Scott Spencer directly at 248-837-2733, according to The Oakland Press. Investigators are not yet releasing the victim's name, citing the need to notify the family first, and they are urging anyone with information to help move the probe forward.
Local safety context
The stretch of John R around 11 Mile and 12 Mile has seen multiple pedestrian incidents in recent years, underscoring the safety concerns voiced by residents and officials. In earlier coverage, station WXYZ reported on several crashes in the area and quoted police urging drivers to stay alert. City leaders have pointed to the upcoming roadwork and other traffic-calming efforts as part of their strategy to reduce such collisions.
