A tragic hit-and-run crash in Redford Township, Michigan, has left a motorcycle rider dead, with local authorities now on the hunt for the suspect involved in the incident. The collision, which took place at the intersection of Plymouth and Beech Daly Roads this past Sunday, was first reported by the Redford Township Police Department, which revealed the motorcyclist was heading north when a white Cadillac that was making a left turn onto Plymouth Road collided with the bike, according to details from CBS News Detroit.
Upon their arrival, police officers found the motorcycle engulfed in flames and the rider on the ground; despite their efforts to drag the victim to safety and provide medical aid, the individual was taken to Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital and later pronounced dead, officers put in great effort, trying to save the life of the motorcycle rider, but the injuries were too severe the news of the rider's passing was relayed by the Redford Township Police who additionally confirmed that they have identified a possible driver of the white Cadillac, FOX 2 Detroit reported.
Investigators are insisting that neither alcohol nor drugs appear to have contributed to the cause of the accident; however, the driver of the Cadillac failed to remain at the scene, intensifying the severity of the incident, authorities have located the vehicle in question within hours after the collision, in the city of Detroit, a fact that has been confirmed by both FOX 2 Detroit and WXYZ.
The Redford Township Police continue to pursue the investigation, appealing to the public for any information that might lead to the capture and prosecution of the suspect, Traffic Bureau Sergeant Jake Ditzhazy has been designated as the main contact point for any tips, reflecting the department's eager intention to bring closure to this case, "anyone with information on the crash contact Traffic Bureau Sergeant Ditzhazy at 313-387-2541 or [email protected]," as indicated in the reports by both CBS News Detroit and WXYZ.
