DETROIT (WXYZ) — Police are investigating a hit and run that happened overnight outside of a downtown Detroit nightclub.
Officers say around 2:30 a.m., a valet driver was parking a vehicle for Legends Club off Congress and Brush. The valet driver was getting out of a car and as he opened the car door, a vehicle hit him. Police say the valet attendant ended up on the hood of the suspect vehicle.
. @detroitpolice on scene say the valet attendant was parking this car when another car hit him near the drivers door. He’s in the hospital, no word on his condition @wxyzdetroit pic.twitter.com/3F47BV6vWv
— Ali Hoxie (@ali_hoxie) June 5, 2019
The parking attendant was on the hood of the suspect vehicle before falling off. The suspect continued driving.
A good Samaritan helped the valet driver after he was thrown off the hood of the suspect vehicle. The helper told a 7 Action News photographer the victim suffered injuries to his head and legs.
Witnesses say they saw a dark colored jeep, but police have not officially released a description of the vehicle.
WITNESS: James Whitehead watched in horror as he saw a car hit a valet parking attendant in downtown Detroit and then take off. @wxyzdetroit https://t.co/cPDEFTbzNG pic.twitter.com/JuP9lH5xmj
— Ali Hoxie (@ali_hoxie) June 5, 2019
The valet parking attendant was taken to a local hospital. His condition is unknown at this time.
If you have any information about the incident, contact Detroit Police at (313) 267-4600 or Crime Stoppers at (800) SPEAK-UP.
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