On Detroit’s east side, Beverly Winfrey still fixes her eyes on the same corner where her son, 27-year-old Steven Radcliff, was killed in a hit-and-run. The crash happened in the early hours of March 17, 2020. Investigators believe the driver took off in a white 2011–2012 Ford Escape with heavy front-end damage, and years later, Winfrey is still chasing answers. She and Crime Stoppers keep circulating flyers and raising reward money for any tip that finally leads to an arrest.
Detroit police say Radcliff was struck while crossing Dequindre Street at East Robinwood around 1:30 a.m., and that surveillance and Project Green Light cameras recorded a damaged SUV speeding away, according to FOX 2 Detroit. Officers describe the suspect vehicle as a white 2011–2012 Ford Escape that lost its grille and suffered heavy front-end damage. Investigators say the SUV continued south on Dequindre after the collision.
Reward and public tips
Crime Stoppers of Michigan lists Radcliff’s case in its joint-reward database and directs anonymous tips to 1-800-SPEAK-UP. The organization’s entry includes a digital poster and notes that joint reward money is set aside for the case, according to Crime Stoppers of Michigan. Local coverage reports the total reward has climbed to as much as $5,000 in recent publicity pushes.
Family keeps the pressure
Winfrey has refused to let the case fade from view. She has organized billboards, walked door-to-door with flyers through the neighborhood, and talks openly about the painful view from her front porch, ClickOnDetroit reported. “I can literally stand on my porch and see where my son was killed,” she said. Her family gathers every year to remember Radcliff and renew their public call for anyone with information to step forward.
What investigators say is missing
Police say the SUV’s missing grille and front-end damage should make the vehicle stand out, and they have asked neighbors and local body shops to be on the lookout for a white Escape that recently needed repairs, according to FOX 2 Detroit. Even with camera footage and neighborhood tips, investigators have yet to make an arrest, and leads remain scarce. The family and community groups continue pressing their plea, hoping someone finally connects the dots.
How to help
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP or submit an anonymous tip through the organization’s website, Crime Stoppers of Michigan. Tips may qualify for reward money, and investigators say even small details could help them piece together what happened.
The hit-and-run that took Radcliff’s life has left his family searching for answers for more than half a decade, and this year’s memorial events underscored that they are not letting go. Local reports note the case is still open and unsolved, and anyone with information can contact Detroit police or Crime Stoppers to share a tip. WXYZ Detroit covered the family’s recent memorial and the latest reward update.
