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Dakota Student Involved in Pedestrian Accident Dies from Injuries

Neeosha Nelson, 18, died from injuries sustained in Tuesday's accident.

The 18-year-old Dakota High School student involved in Tuesday's passed away Thursday from her injuries, reported the Macomb County Sheriff's Office Saturday.

Neeosha Nelson was crossing 21 Mile Road at Le Grande in Macomb Township at approximately 7 a.m. Tuesday when she was struck by an eastbound vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle, a Macomb Township resident, stopped to render aid to Nelson and remains cooperative with sheriff's deputies.

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Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the accident.

Sheriff's deputies are continuing to investigate the crash.

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