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Fatal Hit & Run On Detroit’s West Side

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Joy Rd & Dexter

Detroit’s West Side: Detroit PD were dispatched to Joy Rd & Dexter on reports of an injury hit & run this evening at around 9:40PM. Upon arrival, 10th Precinct Scouts discovered a man in a wheelchair had been struck on Joy Rd.

Detroit Fire’s Engine 39, Squad 4 and DEMS Medic 1 were dispatched at 9:42PM.

DEMS Medic 1 pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.

Detroit Police dispatch audio suggests they’re looking for a newer model black Cadillac Escalade. The DPD Fatal Squad arrived and ordered DPD Evidence/Forensic technicians to process the scene at 10:15PM.

If you have any information about this fatal hit & run, contact the 10th Precinct at 313 596 1000 or 1-800-SpeakUp.

Fatal Hit & Run Larned & Randolph

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DOWNTOWN DETROIT – A 64 year old street artist known locally in the Greektown area of downtown Detroit was struck and killed Friday afternoon. The hit & run accident occurred at the intersection of Larned & Randolph at 5:55pm. A Customs & Border Patrol unit was first on the scene and contacted Detroit Police Downtown Services dispatch, requesting a Detroit EMS Medic unit to the scene. The Border Patrol unit advised Downtown Services that civilians were performing CPR on the victim. A Border Patrol medic was on the scene and performing first aid to the victim shortly after the incident happened.

Detroit DEMS Medic 4 arrived on scene and conveyed the victim to the hospital where he eventually succumbed to his injuries.

Detroit Police closed streets and rerouted traffic in order to secure the crime scene.

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The vehicle was described as an older model Chevrolet Impala, silver in color with “limo style” window tinting and a sunroof.  The vehicle was also said to have front end damage and a shattered windshield. The driver of the vehicle was described as a white male by witnesses. They were unable to provide further information. The vehicle was said to have been driving erratically in the downtown area prior to the hit & run. Detroit Police continue to search for both the vehicle and driver.

Anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the suspect and the vehicle is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Michigan at (800) SPEAK-UP.