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Child critically injured in hit-and-run in Royal Oak Township, person of interest in custody
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Whitney Burney , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 20, 2026
· 3 min read
A child is fighting for his life after being critically injured in a hit-and-run near 8 Mile and Wyoming Sunday night. Michigan State Police say a driver struck the child while he was trying to cross the road around 11:17 p.m. Sunday before fleeing the scene. The child, described by police as a y...
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Key takeaway Michigan State Police say a driver struck the child while he was trying to cross the road around 11:17 p.
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The hit-and-run incident near 8 Mile and Wyoming has raised concerns about pedestrian safety in the area, particularly for children. The fact that the child was alone and attempting to cross the road at 11:17 p.m. on Sunday has prompted investigators to look into the circumstances surrounding the incident. As the community waits for updates on the child's condition, residents are calling for increased vigilance when it comes to driving and walking in the area. The intersection of 8 Mile and Wyoming is a border zone between Detroit and Royal Oak Township, which may involve coordination between different law enforcement agencies to improve safety measures. With the driver still at large, the community is eager to see the perpetrator brought to justice, and for measures to be put in place to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The incident has also highlighted the need for parents and caregivers to be aware of their children's whereabouts, especially at night.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A child is fighting for his life after being critically injured in a hit-and-run near 8 Mile and Wyoming Sunday night. Michigan State Police say a driver struck the child while he was trying to cross the road around 11:17 p.m. Sunday before fleeing the scene. The child, described by police as a y...
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