Oakland County Deputies Investigating Deadly Hit-And-Run

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI — A 62-year-old Pontiac man died Monday morning in a hit-and-run crash on Auburn Avenue, between North Woodward Avenue and South Woodward Avenue, in Pontiac.

Deputies said George Morrow was sitting or lying in a westbound lane of the Auburn Avenue under the overpass, beneath the Phoenix Center, between North Woodward Avenue and South Woodward Avenue when he was struck by an unknown westbound vehicle that fled the scene around 10:42 a.m. Monday.

A late model dark red Chevrolet Silverado was seen leaving the area shortly after the crash occurred, deputies said. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance with information to locate the driver of the vehicle.

Alcohol appears to be a factor in the crash regarding the pedestrian, according to deputies. It is unknown whether drugs or alcohol are a factor in the crash regarding the driver of the vehicle that fled the scene, deputies said.

Anyone with information is asked to call (800) SPEAK-UP. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward, and those who call will remain anonymous, deputies said.