Woman killed in Detroit hit-and-run near West Chicago Street

A woman in her 30s was hit while crossing a street on Detroit's west side and died at the scene Monday night.

The Detroit Police Department said officers were called about 11:13 p.m. Nov. 9 near Braile and West Chicago streets. The vehicle had left before they arrived, and medics pronounced her dead at the scene.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 800-SPEAKUP.

Michigan drivers' duties after an injury crash

A driver's duty to stop doesn't depend on who caused the crash. Under MCL 257.617, a driver who knows or has reason to believe they were involved in a crash on property open to public travel must stop immediately and stay until the required information and aid duties are completed.

Drivers must provide their name and address, the vehicle registration number and the vehicle owner's name and address, show their driver's license and reasonably help injured people obtain medical care. That can include arranging transportation for treatment.

If a driver reasonably and honestly believes staying will result in further harm, the law allows them to report the crash immediately to the nearest or most convenient police agency or officer instead and fulfill the identifying information and license requirements there.

Michigan Legal Center's guide to Michigan car accident response explains contacting police, exchanging information and seeking medical help after a collision.

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Michigan Legal Center: the Law Offices of Christopher J. Trainor & Associates handles pedestrian accident, hit-and-run and wrongful death claims.

If a family member died in a Michigan pedestrian crash, Contact Michigan Legal Center to ask whether Michigan Legal Center can help with the matter.

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