27-05-2025
Police looking for hit-and-run driver who ‘went airborne' in Newaygo County
MERRILL TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — The is investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened over the holiday weekend.
The single-car crash happened Saturday near the intersection of West 11 Mile Road and North Woodbridge Road.
The caller told dispatchers that the driver, a 'younger white male,' drifted off of the road, hit a driveway, went airborne and struck a support line for a power pole.
After the car came to rest, the driver got out to apparently investigate the damage, which included a flat tire, then drove off. Investigators believe the vehicle is a white Chevy Impala that has chrome and black plastic rim covers. One of the rims was recovered at the scene.
Anyone with information about the crash or the identity of the driver is encouraged to contact Deputy Laitila at .
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