Tip Line, Reward Offered In Hit-and-Run Death

The Michigan State Police have set up a tip line hoping it will lead to the arrest of the individual responsible for the hit-and-run death of Macomb Township teen, Ryan Tsatsos Nov. 1.

According to a Macomb Daily report, the line has been in operation since Monday and several tips have come into the department, including a few promising ones.

The nonprofit organization, Crimestoppers, has also added a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Tsatsos’ tragic death has garnered national attention as it comes only three months after his older brother, Daryl, was killed in a traffic accident.

According to police, Tsatsos and several friends were walking along an unlit stretch of narrow-shouldered roadway surrounded by water-filled ditches.

The group were headed back to the campus of Central Michigan University when the incident occurred.

Police say Tsatsos, 19, was struck by an older-model vehicle dark in color.

Since the incident, police have been searching the area for a vehicle matching this description with damage to the front end.

A gofundme.com account has been set up for the faimly and as of Thursday morning, over $44,000 has been raised to help with funeral expenses and other costs.

Contributions to the fund can be made by clicking here.

Police are urging anyone with information to call 989-773-5951, the anonymous tip line at 877-616-4677, Crime Stoppers at 800-422-5245 or Isabella County Central Dispatch at 989-773-1000 to provide information.