Madison Heights man killed in hit-and-run in Ferndale

FERNDALE, Mich. – A man was killed in a fatal hit-and-run Friday night in Ferndale and police are asking the public for help identifying the person responsible.

Michael Proxmire, 48, of Madison Heights, was fatally struck by a vehicle of eastbound 10 Mile Road near Huron Avenue sometime between 10:30 p.m. and 11:52 p.m., according to police.

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A passerby found Proxmire lying in the roadway. He was riding a gray mountain bike and was wearing a brown leather coat and green camouflage pants. The victim was taken to Royal Oak Beaumont where he was pronounced dead.

Police are looking to identify the vehicle responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to call 248-541-3650.