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Driver runs two red lights, strikes other vehicle

Posted at 8:42 PM, Oct 11, 2014
and last updated 2014-10-12 00:26:41-04

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Police in Kalamazoo are searching for suspects after they reportedly ran from the scene of an accident.

Saturday afternoon, a Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer turned around to investigate a suspicious vehicl, that’s when the vehicle suddenly took off at a high speed northbound on Mills Street.

After running a red light at Lake Street, the vehicle ran another red light at Vine Street where it collided with a vehicle travelling westbound.

The driver from the vehicle that was struck had to be extricated and was sent to a local hospital where he’s listed to be in stable condition.

The suspect vehicle travelled another 75 yards and came to a stop in the middle of Mills Street. By the time the officer reached the suspect vehicle, the suspects had left the vehicle and ran from the scene.

A K-9 led investigators to the 700 block of Millard Court, but was unable to track the suspects any further.

Anyone with information  is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269) 337-8994 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.