Dearborn Man Seriously Injured After He Was Intentionally Run Down: Police

DEARBORN, MI — A Dearborn man was arrested after intentionally running down another man over the weekend, according to police.

The incident happened at 10:45 p.m. Saturday in the area of Michigan Avenue and Howe Street in Dearborn, according to police.

Police said the victim was walking across Michigan Avenue when he was struck by a dark-colored SUV. Investigators determined the driver sped up and intentionally hit the man.

When officers arrived, they found the victim lying unresponsive on the sidewalk, according to police.

He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was in critical condition, according to police.

Witnesses followed the dark-colored SUV and told investigators the driver had abandoned the vehicle several blocks away before running away on foot, according to police.

Shortly later, police said a call came in from a 38-year-old man who claimed to be the driver of the SUV. He told them he was waiting at his house, according to police.

He was then arrested without incident and placed in jail without bond while charges were pending, according to police.

"Public safety is our highest priority and we take every concern seriously. We understand the community has questions and are committed to ensuring trust through transparency and accountability," Police Chief Issa Shahin said in a statement.

Before the incident, police said the victim visited the police station and expressed concern for his safety. He also requested an update on an alleged attack from Aug. 21. Investigators were looking into that interaction between the victim and the police officer.

"Every individual who interacts with the Dearborn Police Department must be treated with dignity, respect, and empathy—always," Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud said. "While the suspect is in custody and that investigation moves forward, we are also launching a thorough review of the victim’s prior interactions with our department. Trust and accountability are not optional—they are required."