Troy, MI – A 36-year-old man was killed late Wednesday night after being struck by multiple vehicles on northbound I-75 near Wattles Road in Troy.
According to the Troy Police Department, officers were dispatched around 11:20 p.m. on February 25 after a concerned citizen called 911 reporting a pedestrian walking along the shoulder of northbound I-75 near Big Beaver Road.
Shortly before that call, an out-of-state couple arrived at the Troy Police Department lobby to report their 36-year-old son was in emotional distress, exited their vehicle, and ran from the Civic Center complex area.
While officers were attempting to locate the pedestrian, the driver of a black Audi sedan called 911 and reported striking an unknown object in the middle lane of northbound I-75 near Wattles Road.
The first responding officer determined a pedestrian had been struck by the Audi and subsequently by additional vehicles. Police later confirmed the victim was the same 36-year-old male reported missing by his parents earlier that evening.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel.
The driver and passenger of the Audi were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say alcohol or drug impairment is not suspected in the operation of the Audi.
Members of the Troy Police Department Traffic Safety Unit are leading the ongoing investigation.
Northbound I-75 was shut down for approximately four hours while investigators processed the scene and cleared the roadway.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Troy Police Department at 248-524-3477.
If you or someone you know is struggling with emotional distress or thoughts of self-harm, help is available. You can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, where trained counselors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Support is free and confidential.
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