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Man in motorized wheelchair critically injured in hit-and-run on Detroit's west side

Man in wheelchair injuried in hit and run
Man in wheelchair injuried in hit and run
Man in wheelchair injuried in hit and run
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A disabled man continues to recover after he was hit by a driver while crossing the street in his wheelchair.

The driver never stopped after striking the man Tuesday night at Lyndon and Livernois on Detroit's west side just before 7 p.m.

The victim, a man between 50-60 years old, is currently in critical condition at a nearby hospital. 

Police say the victim was in a motorized wheelchair when a Dodge Durango struck him.

We're told there were plenty of witnesses around when the hit-and-run happened and those witnesses are working to help police.

Police are searching for a Durango with possible damage on the front.

Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is urged to call police. 

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