Family calls for justice for military veteran killed in hit and run in Detroit
Detroit police search for one driver, possibly two, that may have hit and killed a 58-year-old Detroit Woman. Her family emphasizes the life she led. The mother of two who served in the military died while crossing 7 Mile Road last Wednesday near Telegraph.
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Monroe County hit-and-run, armed robbery suspect arrested after police pursuit into Toledo
TOLEDO – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of crimes after a two-state police pursuit Saturday night. Just after 5 p.m., a Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy in Lambertville, just north of Toledo, was informed by a citizen of a damaged black Impala parked at a Rite Aid Pharmacy located near the intersection of Secor and Sterns roads. Deputies pursued the suspect southbound into Toledo, where they turned the pursuit over to the Toledo Police Department, who took the man into custody. He is currently lodged at the Lucas County Jail, pending extradition to Michigan for face charges of armed robbery, felonious assault and more. Anyone with further information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriffs Office Detective Bureau at 734-240-7530.
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29-year-old woman struck in Pontiac hit-and-run dies
PONTIAC, Mich. – A 29-year-old woman has died nearly 48 hours after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Pontiac Monday night. On Dec. 7, Vannessa Deanes was tragically struck by a Chevy Impala while crossing North Perry Street near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Deanes was listed in critical condition Monday night, and ultimately passed away due to her injuries. Russini had worked with Deanes for years at the Heritage Baptist Church, where she once helped out with children during Sunday school. Police say it was a 31-year-old man behind the wheel who kept driving after hitting the 29-year-old woman.
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Milford police seek driver in hit and run of 60-year-old bicyclist
MILFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police are seeking a driver accused of striking and injuring a 60-year-old bicyclist and then fleeing the scene on Friday afternoon in Milford Township. According to authorities, at about 7:40 p.m. a 60-year-old man riding a bicycle was struck by a vehicle in the area of East Buno and Child’s Lake roads. The man sustained significant, but not life-threatening, injuries and was taken to the hospital, officials said. The driver reportedly fled the scene following the collision. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has additional information can contact the Milford Police Department at 248-684-1815.
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Tow truck driver injured in hit-and-run on I-94
DETROIT A tow truck driver was badly injured in a hit-and-run incident on I-94 Tuesday night. He hooking up a car to be towed away when he was hit in the eastbound lanes near Woodward Avenue. I got a strange voice over the 2-way radio from a lady who was hysterical," Williams said. "She was pretty much saying, Your driver just got hit on the freeway.The drivers partner, Juhnne Bailey, witnessed the collision. They dont realize the dangers that is tow operators actually go through.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5200.
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Man critically injured in hit-and-run on Detroits east side
DETROIT A man is in critical condition after a Sunday night hit-and-run on Detroits east side. It happened at the intersection of Gratiot Avenue and Pulford Street. Police said a 4-door sedan struck the man and left the scene. Video from the scene shows a bicycle in the street. READ: More local crime reports
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Police looking for driver of pickup truck involved in fatal hit-and-run on Detroits west side
DETROIT Police are looking for the driver of a pickup truck they said was involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Detroits west side. The incident happened Friday before 8:30 p.m. in the area of Greenfield Road and Joy Road. Police said a woman was walking across the road when she was struck by a pickup truck, dragged and killed. The pickup truck is silver and blue in color, police said. If you have any information contact Detroit police.
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Detroit police seek driver who lost control doing donuts, injured 3 people
DETROIT Police are seeking the driver of a gray Dodge Charger who allegedly injured three people early Monday morning. According to officials at about 2:10 a.m. the three individuals were watching the unknown driver of the Dodge Charger do donuts in the area of Livernois and West Warren Avenue. Police say the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck the three pedestrians and then fled south on Livernois. All three victims were taken to the hospital -- two were listed in critical condition and one was listed in temporary serious condition. Anyone with information can contact the Detroit Police Departments Fatal Squad at 313-596-2280 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
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Detroit police seek man wanted in connection with hit-and-run on citys west side
DETROIT Police are seeking assistance to identify and locate a man wanted in connection with a hit-and-run incident in Detroit on March 1. He is described as a Black man with a light complexion and was last seen wearing a black track jacket with white stripes on the sleeves, tan pants and tan boots. The Detroit Police Department provided the following images of the wanted man and vehicle in question:Detroit police are seeking assistance to identify and locate a man (circled) wanted in connection with a critical hit-and-run on March 1, 2020. (Detroit Police Department)Detroit police are seeking assistance to identify and locate a man wanted in connection with a critical hit-and-run on March 1, 2020. (Detroit Police Department)Detroit police are seeking assistance to identify and locate a man wanted in connection with a critical hit-and-run on March 1, 2020.
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Man driving moped killed in hit-and-run, Detroit police seek other driver
DETROIT Police are seeking assistance to identify and locate a vehicle wanted in connection with a May 15 hit-and-run on Detroits west side. ORIGINAL STORY: Moped driver fatally wounded after hit-and-run in DetroitAccording to authorities, the collision happened at about 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of Linsdale and Military streets. Police said a 46-year-old man was driving a moped on Military Street when a speeding dark Dodge Charger or Challenger driving westbound on Linsdale Street struck the moped at the intersection. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and continued to travel on Linsdale Street before turning north on Carbondale Street, toward Livernois Avenue. (WDIV)Detroit police are seeking assistance to identify and locate a vehicle wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on May 15, 2020.
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$1,000 reward offered for information in fatal Pontiac hit-and-run
PONTIAC, Mich. Police are looking for a woman wanted in connection to a fatal hit-and-run in Pontiac. Police said the driver exited the vehicle to check on the victim, but as a witness approached, she got into the vehicle and fled. Police described the driver as a Black woman believed to be driving a black or dark blue Ford Escape. Anyone with information on the car or driver involved is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. There is a $1,000 cash reward and you will remain anonymous.
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Crime Stoppers offers $2,500 reward for help identifying driver, vehicle in connection with fatal Dearborn hit-and-run
DEARBORN, Mich. Crime Stoppers are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information that helps identify a driver and vehicle wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred on July 5. Dearborn police say at about 12:40 a.m. an unknown vehicle struck a man in the area of Michigan Avenue and Gulley Road. The victim, a Detroit resident, was taken to the hospital where he died as a result of his injuries, police said. Watch below a video of the vehicle in question, provided by the Dearborn Police Department. Anyone with information can anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up or can submit an anonymous tip online here.
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Woman in critical condition after Detroit hit-and-run
DETROIT A woman is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday night. Police say at around 10:45 p.m. the 43-year-old victim was struck by an unknown vehicle in the area of Gratiot Avenue and Parker Street. The woman was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition. The unknown vehicle fled the scene, police say. Anyone with information can contact the Detroit Police Departments Fatal Squad Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
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Wanted man found, arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run motorcycle crash in Detroit after 11 months
DETROIT A man wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Detroit has been found and arrested after nearly a year in hiding. On July 28, 2019, 31-year-old Herman Walters was riding a motorcycle when a high-speed driver slammed into him on the southbound Southfield Service Drive near Schoolcraft Street. Walters, also known as Rocky, died at the hospital following the incident. MORE: Mother pleads for justice 5 months after son killed in hit-and-run motorcycle crash in DetroitPolice identified Cook, a 37-year-old man from Detroit, as the driver of the vehicle that hit and dragged Walters. Marshals have been searching for the man after he fled the scene and went into hiding following the crash.
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Dearborn police looking for driver in connection to hit-and-run of bicyclist
DEARBORN, Mich. Dearborn police are seeking the public help in identifying the drive of a four-door sedan in connection with a hit-and-run incident with a bicyclist on May 28. Police say at around 2:30 p.m. a bicyclist was crossing Bingham Street when they collided with a silver sedan entering southbound Bingham Street from Ford Road. The driver of the vehicle continued driving following the incident. The bicyclist did sustain injuries but has been released from the hospital and is in recovery, officials said. Dearborn police are looking to identify the driver of a silver four-door sedan in connection with a hit-and-run incident near Bingham Street and Ford Road on May 28, 2020.
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Pontiac man arrested after driving into telephone pole, fleeing, resisting arrest, police say
PONTIAC, Mich. A 43-year-old man was arrested for driving into a telephone pole then fleeing the scene in Pontiac on Sunday morning. Police say a witness saw the man drive into a telephone pole on Dakota Street and then flee the scene on a skateboard around 10:30 a.m. The deputy ordered the man to drop the tire but he swung it in the deputys direction before dropping it. Another deputy arrived and they arrested the man without further incident, police say. The Pontiac man was transported to Oakland County Jail.
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Child killed, 2 others injured in violent crash on Detroits east side
DETROIT A child was killed and two others were rushed to a hospital after a violent crash on Detroits east side. Officials with the Detroit Fire Department said an SUV was being chased when it hit another SUV, not involved in the chase. It happened Thursday evening in the area of Field Street and Agnes, near East Grand Boulevard. The SUV being pursued had three adults and three children inside. Police are still searching for the driver responsible.
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Unidentified woman found laying outside, unresponsive in Detroit
DETROIT Detroit police are investigating what is believed to be a potential hit-and-run on the citys southwest side. Police say an unidentified woman was found laying on the sidewalk unresponsive in the area of Otis and Hammond streets around 6 a.m. Saturday. Medics arrived and pronounced the victim deceased, officials said. Police believe the woman may have been injured by a hit-and-run incident. Anyone with information can call Detroit Police Homicide Unit at 313-596-2280 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
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Michigan State Police investigate Madison Heights hit-and-run
Published: May 16, 2020, 11:12 am Updated: May 16, 2020, 8:07 pmMADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. Michigan State Police (MSP) are investigating a hit-and-run in Madison Heights on Saturday. According to police, the victim was changing a flat tire on the right shoulder of I-696 west of Dequindre Road when a vehicle struck them around midnight. The vehicle -- possibly a 2000-07 Ford Focus -- fled the scene, police said. The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital. Anyone with information can contact the MSP Metro North Post at 248-584-5740.
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Moped driver fatally wounded after hit-and-run in Detroit
DETROIT A man was hit by a vehicle while riding a moped in Detroit on Friday night. Police say the man was traveling south on Military Street on his moped around 10:15 p.m. when the driver of a dark colored sedan traveling west on Linsdale Street struck him. Medics responded to the incident and pronounced the victim deceased, officials said. There is not a description of the driver or their vehicle at this time. Anyone with information can contact the Detroit Police Fatal Squad Unit at 313-596-2280 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
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Detroit police seeking help to identify driver of fatal hit and run on west side
DETROIT – Detroit police are seeking help to identify a suspect driving a vehicle wanted in connection to a fatal hit and run last Thursday. Police say a 69-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle while riding his bike around 11 a.m. in the area of San Juan Drive and West McNichols Road. The unknown suspect fled the scene in a silver 2003 BMW (pictured below). Anyone with information is asked to contact Detroit Police Department’s Fatal Squad Unit Precinct at 313-596-2260 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Detroit police are seeking help to identify the driver of a 2003 silver BMW (pictured here) in connection to a fatal hit and run that occurred last week on the city's west side.
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Man hits pedestrian with pickup truck in Macomb Township, flees scene
MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities in Macomb Township are looking for a man who hit a pedestrian and fled the scene Monday. According to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, a person was crossing the road in the area of 23 Mile and North Avenue at about 7 p.m. when they were hit by a pickup truck. The pedestrian was hit by an older model, single cab Dodge Ram. An American flag and yellow “don’t tread on me” flag were flying from the back of the truck bed. The driver is described as a white man with an average build, authorities said.
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Detroit police: Man checks on victim he hit with vehicle before fleeing scene
DETROIT – Detroit police are looking for a man who hit a pedestrian with a vehicle, checked on the victim, then fled the scene Friday. MORE: Man suffers multiple head, facial fractures after Detroit hit-and-runPolice said the man was driving a gray truck south on Schaefer Highway, near Puritan Avenue, when he hit a 44-year-old man just before 8 p.m. The man got out of his truck to see what happened before continuing southbound on Schaefer, police said. He was wearing a black baseball cap, an orange hoodie with a black vest over it, and dark-colored pants. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s Fatal Squad at 313-596-2280, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
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Detroit police seek driver who hit pedestrian, fled scene
DETROIT – A driver struck a pedestrian in Detroit and fled the scene Nov. 27, police said. The victim was crossing the street at E. 7 Mile and Schoenherr roads just before 1 a.m. when they were hit by a light-colored Chevrolet Suburban SUV. The Suburban is believed to be a 2000-2005 model. The vehicle had chrome mirror covers. Anyone with information about the hit-and-run is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.