Woman turns herself in to police in connection with fatal hit-and-run on Detroit’s east side

Victim was struck as she crossed the road

DETROIT – A 27-year-old woman from Redford surrendered herself to police Sunday morning in connection to a deadly hit-and-run.

According to authorities, at about 3:20 a.m., the victim was crossing the street near the intersection of Gratiot Avenue and Fordham Street when she was struck by the vehicle. Medical personnel pronounced her dead at the scene.

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Police said the driver turned herself over to police at about 4:30 a.m. and she was taken into custody without incident.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2279 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.

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