Detroit police need help in identifying driver in fatal hit-and-run on city’s west side Vehicle described as light-colored SUV with ladder racks, ladders on roof
DETROIT – Detroit police are searching for a driver in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident on the city’s west side.
Police said the incident happened at about 10:25 p.m. on Aug. 23 in the 27000 block of Fenkell Avenue. A 50-year-old man was struck by a light-colored SUV that was traveling east on Fenkell.
The vehicle is described to have a ladder rack and ladders on the roof.
Anyone with information or has seen the vehicle is asked to contact Detroit Police Department’s Homicide Fatal Squad Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 800-SPEAK UP.
View surveillance video of the vehicle above
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