Detroit, MI
59-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run, Detroit police search for suspect
A black Ford Edge involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Detroit on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Provided by the Detroit Police Department)
DETROIT (FOX 2) – Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run.
A 59-year-old woman was struck by a black Ford Edge and killed while crossing the street in the 13800 block of Gratiot Avenue near Park Grove, according to a Detroit police release. The incident took place around 3:40 p.m. on Thursday.
It is still unknown who was driving the vehicle. The driver fled the scene.
The woman was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead, police said. The suspect’s vehicle sustained damage to the front-end due to the accident, and had a spare tire on the rear passenger’s side.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit police’s Fatal Squad Unit at 313-596-2260, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up, or DetroitRewards.tv.
A $500 reward is being offered for information. The case number, to include with tips, is 2406130262.
A black Ford Edge involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Detroit on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Provided by the Detroit Police Department)