53-Year-Old Man Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In Southfield

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Police say a 53-year-old Detroit man was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Southfield.

It happened Tuesday night while the man was trying to cross westbound 8 Mile Road, west of Lasher when he was struck by the vehicle.

Officials say the vehicle is possibly a silver sedan and continued driving on 8 mile Road after hitting the man.

Bystanders tried to perform CPR on the 53-year-old man and he was later transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, police say.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Southfield Police Department at 248-796-5500.