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Police search for driver after baby left behind at crash scene in Detroit

Driver flees after crash, leaves baby behind in Detroit, police say
Driver flees after crash, leaves baby behind in Detroit, police say 00:44

(CBS DETROIT) - Police are investigating after a baby was left the scene of a crash Friday night on Detroit's east side.

The crash happened at about 8:20 p.m. in the area of Seven Mile Road and Hoover Street.

Police say a man was driving a blue sedan with a baby on his lap when officers attempted a traffic stop. However, the man drove off and was involved in a crash. The driver got out of the car and ran from the scene, leaving the child behind.

The child, of unknown age, was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police did not release any additional information at this time.

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