Lyft driver dies after being found shot in crashed car, MI cops say. Suspect arrested
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A woman working as a Lyft driver died on Friday, Oct. 21, after deputies found her shot in a crashed car, Michigan police say.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said a 19-year-old man has been arrested following the fatal shooting, which occurred around 5 a.m. in Pontiac, about 30 miles northwest of Detroit.
Deputies were dispatched for a report of a personal injury crash, and they found a Nissan Versa had struck a utility pole, according to a news release.
The driver, a 49-year-old woman from Eastpointe, was discovered “with an apparent gunshot wound to the back of the head,” the sheriff’s office said. She was pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital, the news release from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office states.
A 19-year-old man who was seen running from the scene was identified as the suspect, according to the sheriff’s office. The suspect, from Pontiac, was taken into custody without incident and charges are pending.
The identity of the Lyft driver has not been publicly disclosed by the sheriff.
“We are heartbroken by this tragic incident,” Lyft said in a statement to McClatchy News. “Our hearts are with the victim’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time, and we’re working to get in touch with the family to offer our support. We stand ready to assist law enforcement in any way we can, and will continue our efforts to combat this senseless violence and help keep drivers safe.”
This story was originally published October 21, 2022 at 3:04 PM with the headline "Lyft driver dies after being found shot in crashed car, MI cops say. Suspect arrested."