DEARBORN, Mich. – A man is in critical condition after he was intentionally hit by a car in Dearborn on Saturday night.
This happened after he told police that he was concerned for his own safety, according to a release from the city’s police department.
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At about 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, police responded to Michigan Avenue and Howe Street after receiving a report of a man down on the sidewalk.
When they arrived, they found the man unresponsive with life-threatening injuries. They began administering life-saving measures.
The victim was taken to the hospital, where he is in critical condition, according to police.
A preliminary investigation showed that the man was crossing Michigan Avenue when a dark-colored SUV, heading westbound, crossed into the eastbound lanes, accelerated and then hit him.
Police say that a preliminary review “suggests the act was intentional.”
Witnesses followed the SUV and, several blocks away, saw the driver abandon the car and flee on foot.
Shortly after that, a 38-year-old Dearborn man contacted dispatch and reported that he was the driver and was waiting for police at his house.
Officers went to the residence, and the suspect was taken into custody without incident.
The case is pending charges from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.
Before the victim was struck, he posted a video on social media of himself going into the Dearborn Police Department on Friday, claiming that someone was trying to kill him.
“The Dearborn Police Department is aware that, prior to this incident, the victim visited the police station to express concern for his safety and request an update on an alleged assault that occurred on August 21, 2025,” according to police.
Police say the interaction between the victim and the police officer during that visit is under review.
“Public safety is our highest priority and we take every concern seriously,” Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin said. “We understand the community has questions and are committed to ensuring trust through transparency and accountability.”