PONTIAC, Mich. (WXYZ) — The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help finding the driver of an SUV they say hit and killed a man walking down the road.
It happened early Saturday morning on Auburn near the intersection of South Astor St. in Pontiac. On Monday, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office updated the investigation, saying investigators believe the vehicle is a 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse.
Investigators say it happened around 12:49 a.m. Saturday on Auburn Avenue near the intersection of South Astor Street in Pontiac. 59-year-old Lawrence Frank was hit by an SUV. Frank appears to have been walking in the roadway when the eastbound Traverse hit him. It then left the scene.
"I come down and I saw police flying down the street," Willie Mabin said. He lives in the area.
Mabin said first responders were on the scene quickly and took Frank to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Police believe the suspect was driving a grey or silver Traverse. Investigators say it will likely have damage to the front passenger side, including the passenger headlight area, and possible damage to the hood or fender.
Anyone with information about the driver or who may have witnessed the hit-and-run is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest in the case. You can remain anonymous.
