Warren Woman Killed on Middlebelt Road [Farmington Hills]

A 55-year-old Warren woman died Wednesday night, July 8, 2026, after being struck by a vehicle on Middlebelt Road north of Northwestern Highway in Farmington Hills. The crash was reported by ClickOnDetroit Local 4 News, citing the Farmington Hills Police Department.

According to Farmington Hills police, the crash occurred at approximately 10 p.m. Officers arrived to find the woman in the roadway and performed lifesaving measures until fire department paramedics arrived and took over care. She was transported to Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills, where she died from her injuries. Investigators determined that a vehicle traveling northbound on Middlebelt Road struck the pedestrian, who was walking in the roadway at the time. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated fully with investigators. The crash remains under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Farmington Hills Police Department at 248-871-2610.

What the family of the victim may want to know.

When a pedestrian is killed after being struck by a vehicle, the family she leaves behind may have legal options under Michigan law, and the specific circumstances of this crash — including why the woman was in the roadway, whether the driver had adequate time to observe and respond, and what the lighting and road conditions were at 10 p.m. — are factual questions the investigation may help answer.

Under Michigan’s wrongful death statute, MCL 600.2922, the personal representative of the victim’s estate may have grounds to pursue a civil claim on behalf of surviving family members. Those claims may seek compensation for loss of companionship, grief and emotional distress, funeral and burial expenses, and related losses. The fact that the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators does not, by itself, determine civil liability — those determinations depend on the full findings of the ongoing investigation.

Michigan’s no-fault insurance system may also provide certain benefits depending on the applicable policies. When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, PIP benefits may be available through the driver’s no-fault insurer. An auto accident attorney can help identify what coverage applies and evaluate what additional claims may be available as the investigation develops.

If your family has lost someone in a pedestrian crash in Oakland County or anywhere in the Metro Detroit area, our team may be able to help. We serve clients throughout Farmington Hills, Oakland County, and the surrounding communities. To speak with a Michigan personal injury attorney, contact us today.

Sources: ClickOnDetroit