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Police search for driver involved in critical hit-and-run on Detroit’s west side

Incident occurred on Friday, Aug. 30

DETROIT – Police are searching for the driver involved in a critical hit-and-run on Detroit’s west side.

The incident occurred on Friday (Aug. 30) at 7:10 p.m. in the area of Central and MacKenzie streets when the unknown driver riding in an older model burgundy Chrysler 200 with limited trim level struck a 36-year-old man riding a bicycle.

The incident occurred on Friday (Aug. 30) at 7:10 p.m. in the area of Central and MacKenzie streets when the unknown driver riding in an older model burgundy Chrysler 200 with limited trim level struck a 36-year-old man riding a bicycle. (Detroit Police Department)

Officials say the driver fled the scene. The victim is being treated at a Metro Detroit hospital for his injuries.

Anybody with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s Fatal Squad Unit at 313-596-2260, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up or DetroitRewards.tv.

All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Click here to submit a tip online.


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