Posted on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 : 8:52 a.m.
Vehicle hits pedestrian, leaves scene, Ypsilanti police say
By Lee Higgins
A vehicle struck a pedestrian Tuesday at the intersection of East Michigan Avenue and North Lincoln Street, then left the scene, Ypsilanti police said.
The victim, who injured his right knee, refused medical treatment after the 11:47 a.m. collision, police said.
The car that struck him was described as an older model red Lincoln.
The incident remains under investigation, and no other details were available this morning.
Comments
actionjackson
Thu, Dec 17, 2009 : 10:19 a.m.
Background checks will tell a person's driving record when it comes to renewal. Stupid is as stupid does and if an individual is constantly getting pulled over for speeding, sliding stops, and fender benders it shows a complete lack of regard for driving laws.... or stupidity.
tdw
Wed, Dec 16, 2009 : 10:28 p.m.
Hmmm.....I don't know I thought it was at 11:47pm not am(the post was at 8:52 so I ASSUUMEED )kinda kills my argument
Ricebrnr
Wed, Dec 16, 2009 : 9:39 p.m.
Well clipping a bumper and clipping a person is completely different. Considering MI is a no fault state and we pretty much have to pay our own deductibles anyway a clip to a bumper really is not worth the hassle of stopping. However I must state again this is about a 2 plus ton vehicle and irresponsible drivers...;)
tdw
Wed, Dec 16, 2009 : 6:39 p.m.
The driver may have not known what happened If the victim only hurt a knee and refused treatment then it probbaly not that servere.I got cliped in my rear bumper (accually very close to there) by a old man and I don't think he realized it.I did'nt do anything about it figuring he was old and i'd just let him be.( by the way I know your postion on guns and I agree 100% with you )
Ricebrnr
Wed, Dec 16, 2009 : 5:45 p.m.
I said nothing about guns, but background checks can't tell stupid? Hmmm....I can think of several "poor choices" both civil and criminal that should show up in a background check and should disqualify one from driving. But I agree that it won't catch all stupid. In any case, I'd have to say hitting someone with a 2 plus ton weapon and then leaving the scene constitutes assault with a deadly weapon and fleeing the scene indicates knowledge of guilt. Should this person be caught, his/her driving priviledges should be restricted forever.
tdw
Wed, Dec 16, 2009 : 4:48 p.m.
Ricebrnr Its cars not guns,background checks can't tell if a driver or victim is just plain stupid
Ricebrnr
Wed, Dec 16, 2009 : 12:16 p.m.
Once again, the automobile proces to be the mosst misused and deadly weapon in the hands of private citizens. When are we going to stop the violence by demanding more stringent background checks and ownership laws! Really how many more stories like this and the recent drunk driving tradjedies in our are do we have to read before something is done?