Crime & Safety
Dearborn Police Need Help Finding Vehicle, Driver In Hit-And-Run
A pedestrian was struck and seriously injured by the SUV while crossing Michigan Avenue near Outer Drive on Sept. 16, police said.
DEARBORN, MI — Dearborn Police are asking the public for help in finding a vehicle and its driver who critically injured a local resident in a Dearborn hit-and-run, Dearborn Police said.
A local pedestrian was struck by the dark-colored SUV while crossing northbound Michigan Avenue near Outer Drive on Sept. 16 at 9 a.m., police said.
The victim was still recovering Friday from serious injuries, police said.
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Investigators captured the SUV driving away from the crash on nearby surveillance videos. Police believe the SUV has front-end damage as a result from the crash.
"This is yet another unfortunate traffic incident that nearly took a teenager’s life," Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin said. "It is important that drivers always exercise caution while operating a motor vehicle."
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Anyone with information was asked to contact the Department at 313-943-2241. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
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