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Wixom Police Searching For Driver In Hit-And-Run Accident Injuring Elderly Woman

WIXOM (WWJ) - Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident which injured an elderly woman over the weekend.

On Saturday around 6:15 p.m. police say a bright blue, older model four-door Ford Taurus struck the car being driven by an 81-year-old woman while on Grand River Ave. between S. Wixom Rd. and Napier Rd.

Police say the driver who took off is a white man, about 25-years-old, he has dark, neatly trimmed hair and was clean-shaven.

The vehicle will have front end damage according to police --  a partial plate of ---1011 was seen by a witness.

The woman was taken to an area hospital and treated for her injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Wixom police -- who stress that you can remain anonymous if you wish. Contact: Det. Sergeant Mark Bradley (248) 624-6114.

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