(WWJ) There are new developments in the case of a man hit and killed along I-94 in Washtenaw County over Memorial Day Weekend.
Michigan State Police say they got tip on June 6 from someone saying they believe a family friend was involved in the fatal hit and run along I-94 near US-12 in Ypsilanti on May 25.
The caller said the man confided in him that he was involved in a crash in that area on that date and did hit something. Troopers tracked down and interviewed the person, a 20-year-old Jackson man.
The man said he didn't stop at the scene of the crash because he had been drinking and was underage. His car, a 2018 Chevy Malibu, showed damage and was impounded for further forensic investigation.
The man was released from police custody. The investigation is ongoing. Once the investigation is complete, a complaint requesting formal charges will be sent to the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office for review.
On May 25, police said calls came in at around 2:30 a.m. from witnesses who said they saw a man who was not wearing any clothing walking on the freeway.
Troopers and medics made their way to the area, but the man — identified as a 52-year-old Warren resident — had already been hit by a black sedan that did not stop. He died at the scene.
Troopers were assisted by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, Ypsilanti City Fire Department and Huron Valley Ambulance.
If you have any information related to this investigation you can contact the MSP Brighton Post at 810-227-1051