One man dead in Van Buren County hit and run

VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. -- Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department announced a fatal hit and run that happened on Wednesday, Feb. 27.

Police were dispatched to the 61000 block of CR 378 in Bangor Twp. of Van Buren County just before 7:30 p.m.

A 55 year-old male pedestrian was pronounced dead after a driver allegedly hit him then left the scene.

Deputies are asking the public to help with identifying the vehicle in question which is described as a Dodge Journey between the years of 2010 and 2019.

The vehicle is described as light colored possibly silver or light blue and will have drivers’ side front end damage.

Anyone with information can contact the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office at (269) 657-3101, Crime Stoppers 1-800-342-7867, Silent Observer (269) 343-2100 or your local Police Department.