(WWJ) Detroit Police are asking for help from the public to bring justice in the case of a deadly pedestrian hit-and-run.
According to investigators, the victim — a 78-year-old man — was walking across W. 7 Mile Rd. near Heyden at around 7:50 p.m. on Monday, March 1.
A white Dodge Charger with tinted windows struck him and did not stop, continuing eastbound on 7 Mile.
EMS responded and the victim was declared dead at the scene. His name has not been released.
Now more than a week following the tragic incident, there have been no arrests, and there are no suspects in the case.
Detroit Police
On Wednesday, police released surveillance photos of the suspect's car, hoping that someone in the public will come forward with information to help identify the wanted driver.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect vehicle, or who has any information pertaining to this crime, is asked to call the Detroit Police Department's Homicide Fatal Squad at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up (1-800-773-2587). As always, all calls to Crime Stoppers are 100% anonymous.
