Police arrest driver in connection with hit-and-run that killed motorcyclist in Detroit

Authorities locate vehicle, driver

Puritan Avenue and Lindsay Street in Detroit (WDIV)

DETROIT – Police have arrested a driver who struck a 41-year-old motorcyclist and fled the scene, according to authorities.

UPDATE: Detroit man charged in connection with hit-and-run crash that killed motorcyclist

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The crash happened at 12:16 a.m. Tuesday near Puritan Avenue and Lindsay Street, police said. The man was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, but he died, police said.

Officials were searching for a blue 1988-1992 Cadillac Brougham.

Police located a vehicle and arrested a 60-year-old man.


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