On Wednesday evening, October 28^th, 2026, at approximately 8 p.m. a 15-year-old male was killed while crossing Orchard Lake Rd. at Shiawassee St.  A pick-up truck was traveling northbound on Orchard Lake when it struck a pedestrian within the crosswalk.  Officers attempted life saving measures prior to the victim being transported to a local hospital, however, he tragically died from his injuries.  The driver is cooperating with detectives and investigators are working to determine the circumstances of the incident. Farmington Hills Police and Fire assisted with the incident.

Detectives are seeking any witnesses to this incident; witnesses can contact Special Operations Commander Patrick Spelman at 248/699-5150 or email pspelman@farmgov.com

At this time, the department will not be releasing the names of the subjects involved.

The department sends its deepest condolences for the family’s loss.