The Westland Police Department is actively pursuing leads in a hit-and-run incident that occurred on the evening of June 19, leaving one pedestrian seriously injured, as reported by CBS News Detroit. Authorities have disclosed that the event took place at approximately 10:15 p.m. along the intersection of Cherry Hill Road and Venoy Road, where an unidentified black sedan, possibly a Nissan model, turned left onto eastbound Cherry Hill and collided with the pedestrian who was legally crossing the street.
Following the collision, the driver in question failed to halt their vehicle and instead chose to flee the scene heading eastbound, leaving onlookers stunned and the injured pedestrian in urgent need of medical attention. The vehicle implicated in the accident is suspected to have sustained noticeable damage on its front driver's side, which might serve as a crucial clue in this ongoing investigation, as stated by Westland police.
After being struck, the victim was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital to receive critical care for the injuries sustained during the unfortunate event; the gravity of the pedestrian’s condition has prompted the local community, as well as the authorities, to call for increased vigilance and support. A plea for the public's assistance was reiterated by a social media post from Westland Community News, which highlighted the urgent nature of apprehending the individual behind the wheel.
Police are urging anyone with information regarding the driver's identity or specifics about the black sedan to come forward; the act of sharing any detail, no matter how seemingly inconsequential, could prove pivotal in ensuring justice is served and further tragedies of this sort are deterred. Concerned citizens and witnesses can reach out to the Westland Police Department Traffic Bureau directly at 734-722-9633.
