Hit-and-run suspect followed by victim, arrested

Birmingham police on Saturday, March 15, at approximately 1 a.m. were dispatched to a gas station near Woodward and Maple Road, regarding a vehicle accident that had occurred shortly before in Bloomfield Township.

The suspect, a 37-year-old male from Troy, rear-ended the vehicle of the victim, a 60-year-old male, and left the scene.

The victim followed the suspect and contacted the police. Upon speaking with the suspect, officers immediately noticed signs of intoxication.

Upon failing field sobriety evaluations, the suspect was placed under arrest and given a citation for driving while under the influence of alcohol.