Markey Township, MI (November 11, 2023) - A man was critically injured in a hit-and-run on Saturday and was hospitalized, according to local officers.

According to the Roscommon County Sheriff's Office, officers responded to the hit-and-run collision at the junction of Flint Road and School Road in Markey Township. The victim, a 69-year-old Roscommon man, was treated on-site by EMS and was brought to Grayling Hospital for treatment, the sheriff's office stated, adding he remains hospitalized with probable life-threatening injuries.

Witnesses at the site reported the suspect car proceeded through the intersection after running a stop sign on School Road, adding the suspect vehicle left the scene and continued eastward on School Road. Officials say the suspect vehicle was a black pick-up truck, maybe an older model Ford F-150.

Several law enforcement agencies searched the area but could not track down the suspect's car. However, an investigation remains active.

Our thoughts are with the injured man and his family. We hope for this full recovery.