Corridors like Woodward see heavy, fast-moving traffic and a mix of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, which makes crashes there a little more complicated to sort out afterward. A few steps can make a real difference if you're able to take them.

• Move to a safe area if you can, but avoid leaving the scene entirely before police arrive
• Call 911 and request a police report, since corridor crashes often involve multiple vehicles or disputed lane changes
• Note the exact location, including the nearest cross street or landmark, since Woodward stretches through several jurisdictions
• Take photos of vehicle positions, traffic signals, and any skid marks before traffic clears the scene
• Get contact information from any witnesses, since busy corridors mean more people saw what happened but they won't stick around long
• Seek medical care even if you feel okay, since adrenaline can mask injury symptoms after a high-traffic collision

Because these roads often cross city lines, figuring out which police department responded and which municipality's records apply can take some digging. That's something we help sort out regularly.

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