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GRPD receives tip, arrests driver in fatal hit-and-run

The victims were declared dead at the scene.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — UPDATE: The Grand Rapids Police Department said Sunday the suspected driver in a fatal hit-and-run accident has been arrested.

Police also found the suspect vehicle. GRPD said more details will be available in the coming week.

PREVIOUS STORY: The Grand Rapids Police Department said two people are dead after they were hit by a car Saturday night at Oakes Street SW and Grandville Avenue SW.

The two pedestrians were crossing the street and were within the crosswalk when a vehicle heading west disregarded a stop sign and hit them. The vehicle then fled the scene around 11:13 p.m.

The victims — a 56-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman, both from Grand Rapids — were declared dead at the scene.

The suspect vehicle is described as a black sedan, possibly a Ford Taurus which should have front end damage as well as damage to the windshield.

Police ask anyone with information to call GRPD or Silent Observer.

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