Crime & Safety
Man Killed In Oakland County Hit-And-Run Crash: Police
Police said the man was standing at a bus stop when a gold Toyota Camry left the roadway and hit him.
MADISON HEIGHTS, MI — A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Oakland County on Wednesday, according to police.
Police said the 68-year-old man was standing at a bus stop on Dequindre Avenue near 11 Mile Road in Madison Heights at 4:53 p.m. when a gold Toyota Camry left the roadway and hit him.
The man was taken to Corewell Health's hospital in Royal Oak Beaumont where he died, according to police.
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The driver of the Toyota sped away from the scene, but officers eventually found the car a few hours later, according to police.
The driver was arrested in connection with the crash and police said charges were likely.
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Police did not release any other details about the crash, which was still under investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or knows something about the hit-and-run was asked to call the Madison Heights Police Department at 248-585-2100 or Detective Randolph at 248-837-2736.
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