Greenville, MI (August 9, 2023) - According to the Michigan State Police, the driver of a Volkswagen Jetta crashed into a group of three teenagers on Wise Road, killing a 14-year-old from Greenville and injuring his two friends.

On Tuesday evening, MSP troopers responded to the scene and discovered that the driver of the VW sedan struck three pedestrian children and then fled the scene. Witnesses heard and saw the collision, though officers said they've yet to find local footage or surveillance of the incident.

Lieutenant Michelle Robinson of the MSP asked for the public's help in identifying the suspect driver and vehicle, which likely has a damaged windshield and front end.

The MSP is handling the ongoing accident investigation in the interim and has not provided further details about the victims involved.

We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the deceased child's family. Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of their full recovery.