Pedestrian Hospitalized Following Hit-and-Run
FARMINGTON HILLS (WWJ) - A Commerce Township man is hospitalized after being hit while walking along I-696 westbound near Farmington Road. The man was struck by a vehicle around 4:45 a.m. Wednesday.
The 61-year-old victim was in an accident and had gotten out of his vehicle to check for damage when he was hit. The man was taken to Botsford Hospital. Police say the driver of the vehicle that hit him didn't stop. Authorities think it was a red truck, SUV, or van and will likely have damage towards the front end.
Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call Michigan State Police at 248-584-5740.