A man in his 40s was left in critical condition after he was struck by a car near E. Grand Boulevard and Frederick Street on Detroit's east side just before 10 p.m. on Oct. 26.
Detroit police described the man as about 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 136 pounds, with brown hair and a mustache, and said he was wearing a gray Nike jogging suit at the time of the crash, according to ClickOnDetroit. Investigators shared a photo of the man on Wednesday, Nov. 4, nine days after the crash, as they continue seeking community tips about the hit-and-run.
Police are seeking information about the hit-and-run.
Where To Send Tips
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detroit police's 7th Precinct at (313) 596-5700 or the department's Fatal Squad Unit at 313-596-2260, the report notes. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP, or via DetroitRewards.TV using report number 2610260418.
A Pattern Of Unsolved Hit-And-Runs
A Pattern Of Unsolved Hit-And-Runs This isn't the only recent Detroit hit-and-run that has left police searching for a driver. On Oct. 29, officers said a person was struck at about 5:20 p.m. near Westphalia and Linnhurst streets, close to Seven Mile and Schoenherr roads, according to The Detroit News.
An even more severe case unfolded in October 2024, when a 69-year-old man was struck and killed at about 2:27 a.m. near West Warren and Grandville avenues and pronounced dead at the scene, according to CBS News Detroit. Police in that case described the suspect vehicle as a white 2015-2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV with no license plate.
What The Law Says About Fleeing A Crash
Under Michigan law, a driver who violates the state's duty-to-stop statute in a crash that injures someone is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both, according to Michigan Legislature records citing MCL 257.617a. It remains unclear whether that statute applies to the Oct. 26 case, since no suspect has been identified in connection with it.
For now, the man's identity and current medical status beyond the initial critical-condition report have not been made public. Detroit police continue to lean on the community for leads, hoping someone recognizes the man in the photo or saw what happened near Frederick Street that night.
