Both drivers of two pickup trucks involved in a crash last Wednesday night fled the scene of the accident in Detroit, according to police reports.
One of the pickup trucks was stolen from a Westland home where the thief was confronted by the vehicle owner in the act of driving off with the white 2021 Ford F-150 truck. The owner of the truck was struck by the vehicle as the suspect drove the stolen truck away from the Westland home, according to police. The collision occurred, police said, when the suspect drove through a red light in Detroit during his escape.
Michigan State Police were notified at about 10:35 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, that Westland police were tracking the stolen vehicle. Troopers were able to track the truck as it traveled east on Davison Street near Livernois Avenue in Detroit.
As the troopers began pursuit, the driver went through a red light and the vehicle was struck by a different pickup, police said.Officials said the driver of the stolen truck and the driver of the second truck both fled the crash scene.
The suspect in the theft was apprehended by troopers and arrested at the scene, according to police reports. The teen was remanded to the custody of the Westland police, along with the damaged stolen truck.
Police said a report was being submitted to the Wayne County Prosecutor for possible charges.
