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Police: Man Critical After Being Hit By Vehicle While Standing In Street

(CBS DETROIT) - A man is listed in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle in Detroit.

It happened Wednesday at 2 a.m. on Dexter near Joy Road where police say the John Doe was standing in the street. A vehicle was traveling north on Dexter accidentally striking the John Doe, police say.

Immediately after the accident, the 58-year-old driver of a white SUV, stopped and blocked traffic and called 911.

First responders arrived at the location and transported the John Doe to a local hospital where he was listed in critical condition.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department's Fatal Squad at 313-596-2280 or Crime Stoppers at 800-SPEAK-UP.

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