NEWS MEDIA INFORMATION REPORT
SUBJECT OF RELEASE: Hit and Run Pedestrian Crash
DATE AND TIME: Approximately 6:30 A.M on Wednesday, March 20, 2019
LOCATION: Maple Hill Road north of Lake Montcalm Road, Reynolds Township
AUTHORITY/CONTACT PERSON: Sheriff Mike Williams
Montcalm County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit and run crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on Maple Hill Road north of Lake Montcalm Road in Reynolds Township at approximately 6:30 A.M. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
The investigation has revealed that an eleven year old was walking south bound along the right side road edge in the grass on Maple Hill Road headed to the bus stop. As the eleven year old and his brother walked, the eleven year old was struck by a southbound vehicle. The vehicle continued on Maple Hill road and made a left turn onto Lake Montcalm Road. The boys continued to school. When Tri County Schools learned of the incident, the Sheriff’s Office was contacted.
Vehicle parts were found at the scene. The vehicle is believed to be a 2007 to 2014 Ford F150 or similar vehicle. The color of the vehicle is unknown as witnesses stated it was dark at the time of the crash.
The eleven year old boy sustained minor injuries and his family was tending to his medical needs.
Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 989-831-7590 or call the tip line at 989-831-7593.
