Pedestrian Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver; Suspect Arrested After Setting Van On Fire
WATERFORD (WWJ) - A Pontiac man who allegedly tried to burn the evidence has been taken into custody in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Waterford Township.
The accident happened just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday along Elizabeth Lake Road near Voorheis Road.
According to police, 65-year-old John Edward Henke was attempting to walk across the road when he was struck by a vehicle. He was declared dead at the scene.
After the collision, police say the suspect -- who was driving a friend's 2003 red Honda minivan-- fled the scene. He then set the vehicle on fire behind a former Sam's Club store on Summit Drive, according to police.
Investigators tracked the car to the 36-year-old suspect and officers took him into custody without further incident. He is now lodged at the Oakland County Jail.
Prosecutors will determine what charges will be filed.
An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact police at 248-618-6064.