STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (WXYZ) — A 45-year-old man died from his injuries after he was struck by a car in Sterling Heights on Sunday.
Police say that initial investigation indicates that the Sterling Heights man crossed Dequindre just north of Metro Parkway from a plaza on the west side and was hit by a northbound vehicle as he attempted to get on the east side.
The area of the incident was unlit and did not have a pedestrian crosswalk. Evidence left at the scene indicated that the suspect vehicle was a 2017 or 2018 black Jeep Grand Cherokee that struck the victim and then left the scene.
Officers were dispatched to the area where the victim was located in the northbound lane and appeared to have serious injuries. He was taken to Troy Beaumont Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police say the incident remains under investigation. Anyone that may have seen the crash or can provide information on the suspect vehicle is asked to contact the Sterling Heights Traffic Safety Bureau at 586-446-2920.
