Police search for driver involved in serious hit-and-run in west Detroit

DETROIT – Police are searching for the driver involved in a serious hit-and-run in west Detroit.

The incident occurred on Friday (August 30) at 7:10 p.m. in the area of ​​Central and MacKenzie streets when the unknown driver of an older model burgundy Chrysler 200 with a limited trim level struck a 36-year-old man who was riding a bicycle.

Authorities said the driver fled the scene. The victim is currently being treated at a metro Detroit hospital for his injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s Fatal Squad at 313-596-2260, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up or DetroitRewards.tv.

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