WARREN, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan State Police (MSP) confirms a Warren man has been charged in connection to the fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy on August 18.
Justin Spangle, 43, of Warren, has been charged with one count of leaving the scene of a crash causing death. Spangle was given $50,000.00 bond.
Arrest made after 14-year-old killed in hit-and-run in Roseville
MSP says on August 18 around 4:25 a.m., the boy was hit by a vehicle on the eastbound entrance ramp of I-696 at Groesbeck in Warren.
Investigative Update:
— MSP Second District (@mspmetrodet) August 23, 2023
Fatal Hit and Run Crash
Location:
Groesbeck entrance ramp to eastbound 696
Second District Special Investigation Section detectives and Metro North troopers have located the vehicle and have made an arrest of the driver that struck the 14 year old. 1/ pic.twitter.com/bqAdONBlew
14-year-old killed in hit-and-run in Roseville early Friday morning
“This was great work from detectives taking very little information from the scene and finding this suspect.” said MSP Lt. Mike Shaw. “We are hopeful this gives his family a small amount of closure.”
Police searching for witnesses after 14-year-old killed in hit-and-run on I-696 entrance ramp
A search near the crash site led police to Spangle’s vehicle which helped to identify him as a suspect.
“Through the investigation it was determined the vehicle was uninsured and the driver suspended,” Lt. Mike Shaw said.
