Ghadir Saleh, 12, killed and her 16-year-old sister injured when hit-and-run driver strikes them on beach of Belle Island in Detroit, Michigan
Man in police custody after 2 girls critically hurt in Belle Isle hit-and-run
According to authorities, the driver of a four-door Mercury drove off the roadway while traveling on Riverbank Drive on Belle Isle, and drove onto the beach. The vehicle struck two girls -- a 14-year-old and a 12-year-old -- leaving them in critical condition.
12-year-old girl dies, 14-year-old stable after driver struck them on Belle Isle beach
A 12-year-old girl has died after she was struck by a driver who went off the roadway and onto the beach on Belle Isle over the weekend, officials said.
Update: One Girl Dies From Injuries In Belle Isle Hit-And-Run, One Girl In Stable Condition
Michigan State Police released an update at 3:37 p.m. on Tuesday. The 14-year-old girl is now in stable condition and the 12-year-old girl has died from her injuries.
Man Charged In Belle Isle Hit-And-Run That Killed 12-Year-Old Girl
Prosecutors say both victims, from Dearborn, were taken to the hospital. The 12-year-old girl, identified as Ghadir Saleh, died from her injuries the following day.
Driver who killed Dearborn girl claims he was under ‘demonic control’ during crash
Police initially said Smith was from Ypsilanti. Smith had a drunk driving conviction from March of this year, and dozens of other driving infractions.
Detroit man charged after driving on beach, killing girl
Smith faces charges of open murder, leaving the scene of an accident causing death and reckless driving.
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