FLINT, MI — Flint police are trying to identify the vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run that killed a woman over the weekend on North Dort Highway. Officers were sent to the area near Nebraska Avenue at about 8:55 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, after reports of a traffic crash.
Investigators say a northbound vehicle struck the woman while she was walking in the roadway. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released her name.
Officials say they do not yet know the color, make, or model of the suspect vehicle. They believe it likely has heavy front-end damage on the driver’s side.
What police say happened on Saturday night
According to Flint police, the collision happened along North Dort Highway near Nebraska Avenue in the city’s north side. The call came in shortly before 9 p.m., bringing officers to a busy roadway where the woman was found after being hit.
Police say the vehicle was traveling north when it struck her. No details have been released about whether the driver stopped, and investigators have not said what led up to the crash.
The woman died at the scene, adding urgency to the effort to find the driver and piece together the events that unfolded in the roadway.
Investigators have not identified the car
One of the biggest challenges for detectives is that the suspect vehicle has not yet been described beyond signs of damage. Police say the color, make, and model are all still unknown.
Investigators do believe the car should show heavy front-end damage on the driver’s side, a detail they hope may help someone recognize it. That kind of damage could be visible to a repair shop, a neighbor, or anyone who saw the vehicle after the crash.
Police have not said whether they have recovered any physical evidence from the scene or found any surveillance video tied to the incident.
A deadly roadway crash with no suspect description yet
Hit-and-run crashes can leave police with few immediate leads, especially when no one comes forward right away and the vehicle description is limited. In this case, investigators are still working without a make, model, or color to narrow the search.
The location itself may help focus attention. North Dort Highway is a major corridor in Flint, and a crash there can affect not only the people directly involved but also nearby drivers and residents who may have seen the scene before crews cleared it.
Police have not said whether other vehicles were involved or whether weather, lighting, or traffic conditions played any role.
How witnesses can help Flint police
Authorities are asking anyone who saw the crash or has information about the vehicle to contact Detective/Lieutenant Randy Matteson at 810-237-6816. Police say tips from people in the area could be critical to identifying the driver.
Those who want to remain anonymous can reach Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-JAIL (5245), use the P3 tips mobile app, or submit information at crimestoppersofflint.com.
Even a small detail, such as a damaged vehicle parked in a driveway or spotted at a repair shop, could help investigators move forward.
Roadway deaths leave families and investigators searching for answers
For families and neighbors, crashes like this can be especially difficult because the person responsible has not been identified. That uncertainty can linger long after the scene is cleared and the roadway reopens.
Police continue to investigate, and the search now depends heavily on public help. Until a vehicle is found or a witness comes forward with a usable detail, investigators are left trying to rebuild the crash from limited information.
For now, the case stands as a fatal reminder of how quickly a walk along a roadway can turn tragic when a driver does not stop.
