Michigan Sees Rise in Pedestrian Accidents

A 24-year-old University of Michigan student was seriously injured after being struck by a car while crossing a street on campus in Ann Arbor. The incident occurred at a mid-block crosswalk on North University Avenue near South Thayer Street around 11:25 a.m. on Wednesday. The driver, a 72-year-old woman from Ypsilanti, remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, though speed and reckless driving are not suspected factors. Both the student and the driver were taken to a hospital, with the student in serious but stable condition and the driver treated for minor injuries. Authorities are still investigating the role of drugs or alcohol in the crash. This incident highlights a concerning rise in pedestrian accidents in Michigan, which increased by 11% in 2023 compared to 2022.