SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) – Local law enforcement agencies are looking for a silver Chevrolet Equinox after it struck and injured three children late Monday afternoon in Sherwood Township.
The incident in the area of Ralston and Arney Roads was reported at about 3:45 p.m. as the children were riding their bikes.
The Michigan State Police say the vehicle was traveling north on Ralston when it left the road and struck the three siblings who ranged in age from seven to 14.
Additional fire units were called to the scene to set up a landing zone for a medical helicopter.
A 14-year-old boy was flown from the scene by AirCare to a hospital in Kalamazoo while a seven year old boy was taken by LifeCare Ambulance to ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital.
Troopers say they found their 14 year old sister had been standing with them at the time they were struck and she was taken by family for additional examination.
The Branch County Sheriff’s Department and Life Care Ambulance were also called in.
Authorities say the vehicle being sought was last seen heading west on Blossom Road. It was occupied by one person with extensive damage to the right side. It was also missing the passenger side rear view mirror and the right headlight. The front bumper cover was last seen dragging on the road.
Anyone with information is asked to call Trooper A.G. Fouty at the State Police Post in Marshall at 269-558-0500.
He probably ran because he was drunk or high. I hope whoever it is gets a stiff prison term over this. Leaving kids with serious is inexcusable.