Westland police have arrested the driver who is suspected of seriously injuring a 15-year-old John Glenn High School student in a hit and run accident.
Gianna Mariah Harris, 28, of Ypsilanti was arraigned before Judge Mark McConnell in 18th District Court on a charge of failure to stop at the scene of a personal injury accident. McConnell ordered a $1,000 bond and that Harris wear an electronic monitor.
The injured teen remains hospitalized at St. Mary Hospital in Livonia, police said, with serious injuries sustained when a dark-colored compact SUV drove through a red light and struck her. The incident took place, police said, at about 6:46 a.m. Dec. 8 on Newburgh Road near the intersection of Marquette. The driver of the vehicle did not stop, but continued southbound on Newburgh Road, according to police reports.
In a prepared statement, police said the investigation findings would be turned over to the office of the Wayne County Prosecutor for a determination of charges.
Administrators from the Wayne-Westland Community Schools said that a crisis team was available at John Glenn High School to offer emotional support to students.
Police are still requesting anyone with information call investigators at (734) 722-9600.
