YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, MI — A disturbing and tragic event happened early Sunday morning on I-94 near Michigan Avenue. A hit-and-run driver killed a guy who was walking on the freeway while he was naked. The police need help from the public right away to identify the car that was involved in this fatal crash.
Around 2:25 a.m., Michigan State Police were told that a guy was walking naked in the westbound lanes of I-94 in Ypsilanti Township. Responding officers were sent right away. Although police were still not there, Huron Valley Ambulance arrived and helped the man before police came. Unfortunately, the man was hit by a car before rescuers could get to him.
The victim, a guy from Warren who was 52 years old, did not make it through the crash. Even though rescuers tried to save the man’s life on the freeway, he died from his injuries.
The driver who hit the man didn’t stop and ran away. Police think the car in question is a black sedan, and the passenger side may have been damaged.
The hit-and-run has shook up the neighborhood. It is rare and dangerous to be walking naked on a busy freeway, and police are trying to figure out what made the man decide to be there in such an exposed position. The police haven’t said anything else about the victim’s state before the crash or any factors that may have caused it, like whether the man was lost or drunk.
People in Ypsilanti Township and Michigan State Police are being asked to come forward if they saw the crash or know anything about the black car. The car is thought to have damage on the passenger side, which could help find it.
Please call the Michigan State Police at 810-227-1051 if you know anything about this hit-and-run. Your advice could be very important in getting justice in this case.
This terrible event shows how dangerous it is for pedestrians to cross roads and how terrible it is for victims and their families when drivers hit them and then drive away. People who drive are told by police to always be careful and to never leave the scene of an accident.
The investigation is ongoing.
Things you can do:
- Watch out for any black cars in the area that have damage on the passenger side.
- Please share any photos or video from a dashcam that was taken early Sunday morning near Michigan Avenue on I-94.
- Tell MSP about any strange behavior or knowledge you have.
This is a sad reminder of how quickly things can change on our roads and how important it is for everyone to work together to solve these terrible crimes. Anyone who can help with the case is appreciated by the Michigan State Police and the people in Ypsilanti Township.
Help is available through neighborhood support services and crisis hotlines if you or someone you know is having mental health problems or is in a crisis. While roads are busy, no one should be alone or in danger.
“This article was written by Mathew Owen. AI tools were used lightly for grammar and formatting, but the ideas, words, and edits are all mine.”
