Elderly man, 87, critically injured in hit-and-run pedestrian accident on Warwick Avenue in Sylvan Lake, Michigan

Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that hit an 87-year-old man Saturday and fled the scene. Sylvan Lake police said the West Bloomfield man was walking on Warwick Avenue around 10:50 a.m. when he was hit from behind and was dragged for approximately 90 feet after his clothes got tangled in the vehicle. The victim sustained severe injuries to his arms, legs and face. His name has not yet been released. What victims of a Michigan pedestrian accident need to know When someone in Michigan has been hurt in a pedestrian accident, the injuries are often devastating and sometimes fatal. It is crucial for a pedestrian accident victim to learn about their rights and options. And after a fatal accident, family members need to learn what steps to take to preserve a claim and get full compensation for their losses. Since the laws related to Michigan pedestrian accidents are complicated, it is important to speak with an experienced injury attorney. Learn more about pedestrian accidents here.