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Person of interest in custody after hit-and-run critically injures child in Oakland County
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Brandon Carr , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
A person of interest is in custody after a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a juvenile pedestrian in Oakland County. The crash occurred on Sunday (July 19) at about 11:17 p.m. on westbound 8 Mile Road, east of Wyoming Avenue in Royal Oak Township. Police said the child was struck by a ve...
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Key takeaway Police said the child was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene while continuing west on 8 Mile Road.
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The hit-and-run crash on 8 Mile Road in Royal Oak Township that critically injured a juvenile pedestrian has raised concerns about road safety in the area. The fact that the vehicle fled the scene and continued west on 8 Mile Road suggests a blatant disregard for human life and the law. Michigan State Police taking a person of interest into custody and seizing a vehicle believed to have been involved in the crash is a step towards justice, but the community will be watching closely to see how this case unfolds. As the investigation continues, residents of Royal Oak Township and surrounding areas will likely be calling for increased measures to prevent such incidents in the future, such as improved lighting and traffic enforcement on 8 Mile Road. The condition of the juvenile pedestrian remains a concern, and the community will be hoping for a full recovery.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? A person of interest is in custody after a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a juvenile pedestrian in Oakland County. The crash occurred on Sunday (July 19) at about 11:17 p.m. on westbound 8 Mile Road, east of Wyoming Avenue in Royal Oak Township. Police said the child was struck by a ve...
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