Crime & Safety
Royal Oak Man Dies After Crashing Into Building
Police say the man may have suffered a medical episode, leading to him crashing into a building.
BERKLEY, MI — A 58-year-old Royal Oak man is dead after crashing into a medical office building Tuesday morning in Berkley, according to police.
Officers responded to the scene around 5:30 a.m., at Woodward Avenue near 12 Mile Road and had to extricate the man from his vehicle. He was transported to Beaumont Hospital and later pronounced dead. Police believe the man may have had some sort of medical episode while driving.
Authorities say the accident likely began in Royal Oak, when the vehicle left the roadway and crossed the median, striking several signs, ultimately crashing into the building. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash and no other vehicles were involved in the incident.
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