Man Wanted In Fatal Dearborn Hit-And-Run Turns Himself In

DEARBORN, MI — The man wanted for connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in Dearborn that killed a 6-year-old girl turned himself in to Dearborn Police Wednesday, police said.

Jyon Collins, 18, who police named as a person-of-interest voluntarily surrender to officials Wednesday afternoon, police said.

As of Wednesday, Collins has not been charged with any crime while the investigation continues, police said.

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"With the subject in custody it's important to note that this investigation is active and ongoing," Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad said. "You will be kept updated when appropriate."

A silver or white Chevrolet Equinox hit the young girl on the 7600 block of Bingham at 2:50 p.m. Sunday. The driver didn't stop, police said.

The girl was rushed to Children's Hospital with severe injuries and later died, police said.