Train-Pedestrian Crash Kills One in Macomb County Michigan

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a train on June 24 at the intersection of Victoria and Main Streets in New Haven, Macomb County, prompting a road closure and an ongoing investigation by local authorities. The Macomb County Sheriff's Office has urged the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues, withholding the victim's identity pending further information. This incident adds to a concerning trend of rising train-related accidents in Michigan, where 76 such crashes occurred in 2023, with three resulting in fatalities. Similar recent incidents in the Metro Detroit area include fatal and severe injuries caused by train collisions in Royal Oak, Ann Arbor, and Allen Park. The number of train crashes statewide has fluctuated over recent years but notably increased from 35 in 2020 to 65 in 2022. Authorities have not released additional details but continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the New Haven crash.