MONTCALM COUNTY, Mich. — Police are looking for the driver who hit three teens Tuesday night in Montcalm County near Greenville, killing one and injuring the other two.
It happened around 9:30 p.m. on Wise Road near West County Line Road in Eureka Township.
Michigan State Police (MSP) says the three boys were walking on Wise Road when a driver struck all three. A 14-year-old boy died at the scene. The other two were taken to DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids and are expected to survive.
Michigan State Police originally shared that the boy who was killed was 13 years old, but learned Wednesday that the child had just turned 14 a few days ago.
The roadway is under construction but is open to traffic, MSP said.
MSP says the driver did not stop at the scene. They are looking for an unknown-color Volkswagen Jetta with substantial front-end damage and possible damage to the windshield.
"We ask the driver, to do the right thing. Come forward, let us talk to you so we can get some information and bring resolution to this tragic situation," Michigan State Police Lt. Michelle Robinson said.
"Have the courage to come forward. Do the right thing,"
The 14-year-old boy was a middle school student with Greenville Public Schools.
Superintendent Wayne Roedel sent this note to parents:
Hello GPS Families,
As many of you are aware, there was a tragic accident last night on Wise Road that took the life of one of our middle school students. When one of our students passes away, many in the district feel the grief of the family, pray for comfort and healing and reach out to others asking how they can help and support. Our community is blessed to have the attitude of pulling together to lift and support those in need.
In our effort to be supportive during this time, we know that students and adults may be affected by death differently and grieve in different ways. For those that seek comfort with others, the district will have staff available at the Greenville Middle School cafeteria tomorrow (August 10) from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm where students can congregate to be with friends, brainstorm ways to support the family or just have a trained ear that will listen to them. GMS/GHS counselors and social workers as well as staff from Montcalm Care Network will be there to provide support to our students, staff and families in need. Montcalm Care Network's ACCESS department is open until 5 daily and they take walk-ins at the Baldwin St and Stanton offices. Individuals may also use 988 or can call the crisis/access line which is 989.831.7520
In the short term, pray for comfort for the immediate and extended family as well as community members impacted by this tragic event. I'm certain that all of us will find ways to honor the family and make the Greenville Community proud of the way that we rally together in a time of need.
Police are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the MSP Lakeview Post at 989-352-8444.
This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
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