Man killed while waiting for bus by hit-and-run driver in Madison Heights, suspect in custody

The man was struck by a car that ran off the road while he was waiting for a bus on Dequindre close to 11 Mile, according to Madison Heights Police. After being taken to the Royal Oak hospital, the man was declared dead.

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    Madison Heights Police said a 68-year-old man was killed Wednesday.
    
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    Police said the man was waiting for a bus when a driver went off the road, killing him.
    
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    The driver left the scene and was taken into custody on Thursday.
    

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  Madison Heights Police said a 68-year-old man was killed Wednesday.
  
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  Police said the man was waiting for a bus when a driver went off the road, killing him.
  
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  The driver left the scene and was taken into custody on Thursday.
  

FOX 2, Madison, MichiganWhile waiting for a bus in Madison Heights on Wednesday afternoon, a 68-year-old man was struck by a car and died.

The man was struck by a car that ran off the road while he was waiting for a bus on Dequindre close to 11 Mile, according to Madison Heights Police. After being taken to the Royal Oak hospital, the man was declared dead.

We know:

According to the police, the Toyota struck the victim as it veered off the road while he was seated at the bus stop just north of Dequindre.

Police had been looking for a gold 2003 Toyota Camry when the driver fled the area.

The driver was taken into custody and is pending charges, according to police on Thursday.

What is unknown to us:

Neither the driver nor the victim were identified by Madison Heights Police.

The Source: Madison Heights Police verified the investigation’s specifics and the suspect’s apprehension.