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VIDEO: Suspect Wanted In Fatal Hit-And-Run On Detroit's East Side

(CBS DETROIT) - Detroit Police are seeking a suspect wanted in connection with a fatal hit and run incident that occurred on the city's east side.

It happened on Saturday, Aug. 22 at just before 3:30 a.m., in the area of Gratiot and Harper.

Police say a 43-year-old man was riding his bicycle southbound down the center turn lane of Gratiot Avenue when he was fatally struck head-on by a gold H2 Hummer traveling north on Gratiot.

The vehicle did not stop, and continued north on Gratiot, police say.

The 43-year-old man was transported to a local hospital, where he was declared deceased.

If anyone has seen this vehicle or has any information, please call Detroit Police Department's Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.

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