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21-year-old man killed in hit-and-run crash; Detroit police seek pickup driver

Officials believe pickup driver could have information about fatal crash

A vehicle of interest in the fatal hit-and-run of a 21-year-old man in Detroit on March 19, 2023. (Detroit Police Department)

DETROITDetroit police want to talk to the driver of a pickup truck after a 21-year-old man was killed in an overnight hit-and-run crash.

Officials said the crash happened at 3:51 a.m. Sunday (March 19) in the area of Linwood Street and Puritan Avenue in Detroit.

The crash involved a black 2016 Chrysler 300, and the 21-year-old man driving that car was killed, according to authorities.

Detectives want to speak to the driver of a black RAM 1500 pickup truck that was in the area at the time of the crash. They said that person might have information about the hit-and-run.

Anyone who recognizes the pickup or has information about the crash is asked to call the Detroit Police Department’s Fatal Squad Unit at 313-596-2260, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP to remain anonymous.

Here are additional videos of the vehicle of interest:


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