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Eastpointe police searching for driver in deadly hit-and-run crash

Driver stopped briefly before leaving scene of crash

Suspect vehicle in a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened on Sept. 25, 2024, in the area of Gratiot and Chestnut avenues in Eastpointe, Michigan. (Eastpointe Police Department)

EASTPOINTE, Mich. – Police are searching for the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened in Eastpointe.

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The crash happened on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in the area of northbound Gratiot Avenue near Chestnut Avenue in Eastpointe. Witnesses reported that a man was on the ground in the middle of Gratiot Avenue.

Police said when they arrived, they found a 30-year-old Roseville man dead on the pavement between the middle and right travel lanes. Investigation revealed that he was crossing Gratiot Avenue on foot when a silver four-door sedan struck him. The vehicle stopped only briefly before the driver left the scene heading northbound.

Police believe the four-door sedan involved in this deadly hit-and-run crash is possibly a Honda Accord from the years 2010-2015. The vehicle has damage to its front and the top of the hood from where it struck the victim.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detective Burkall at 586-445-5100 Ext. 1022 or detective Moran at 586-445-5100 Ext. 1029.

Suspect vehicle in a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened on Sept. 25, 2024, in the area of Gratiot and Chestnut avenues in Eastpointe, Michigan. (Eastpointe Police Department)

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