St. Clair Shores woman arrested after body is found on side of road

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(WWJ) St. Clair Shores police say a woman found dead along a street Saturday morning was hit by a vehicle.

Officers were called to a home on the 21000 block of Francis St, near Harper and 13 Mile around 9:40 a.m. Saturday morning after someone saw a body lying next to the street.

Investigators say the victim, 76, had injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle.  It's unknown when the woman was hit.  No name has been released.

The driver of the suspect vehicle has been identified and was subsequently arrested, according a statement from St. Clair Shores police.  Anyone with information is asked to call 586-445-5300.

The case will be reviewed by the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office which will determine if any charges will be filed.

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