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5-year-old critically injured by hit-and-run driver in Hamtramck

Posted at 10:21 PM, Sep 16, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-18 02:07:12-04

A 5-year-old boy was struck and critically injured by a hit-and-run driver in Hamtramck on Saturday afternoon, police said.

It happened at about 4:30 p.m. near Zinow Street and Fleming Street in Hamtramck.

The boy was transported to Children's Hospital where he is listed in critical condition.

Police are searching for a silver, early-2000's model Chevy Impala. The vehicle has what appears to be a 'donut' spare tire on the rear passenger side.

According to police, the vehicle was driven by a lone black male. It has a spoiler on the trunk lid, police said.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Hamtramck Police Department at 313-822-5281.