Two Monroe residents are fighting for their lives after a hit-and-run incident last Saturday evening on North Dixie Highway, Frenchtown Township, near I-75's Exit 15. Connie L. Cosby and Anthony R. Keister, both 40 years old, were struck by a blue four-door Ford sedan as they walked northbound. The CBS News Detroit report indicates the crash occurred at approximately 9:44 p.m.
Following the collision, Cosby was found in the center turn lane, Keister in the northeast lane; both were rushed to Corewell Health Trenton Hospital in critical condition. Authorities are now on the lookout for the blue Ford sedan, which, as per witnesses, was "driving erratically" before the event, as noted by CBS News Detroit. A fragment of the hit-and-run vehicle, the driver's side mirror, was retrieved at the scene, providing potential evidence for the ongoing investigation. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office issued a statement on their Facebook page, confirming the incident and requesting any information that can lead to the driver's identification.
The ClickOnDetroit coverage notes that local emergency services, including the Frenchtown Township Fire Department and Monroe Community Ambulance, were deployed to assist the victims at the scene. Moreover, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Victim's Service Unit is also providing support in the wake of the tragedy. The community has been urged to come forward with any relevant information and contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 734-240-7541 or anonymously report tips to CrimeStoppers at 800-SPEAK-UP.
