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Detroit police still searching for hit-and-run driver who killed woman riding bicycle

Sheila Jett struck on Detroit's west side

Sheila Jett (WDIV)

DETROIT – Detroit police are still searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a woman riding her bicycle on the city's west side.

Sheila Jett, 62, was riding her bicycle at 9:45 p.m. on June 1 in the area of Schoolcraft and Bentler Street when she was struck by a vehicle, police said.

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Jett was pronounced dead after the crash, officials said.

The driver fled the scene. Officials didn't release any information about the driver or the vehicle.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest in the case. Callers can remain anonymous.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.


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