A Veteran's Tragic End: The Senseless Hit-and-Run That Claimed Anthony Michael Curtis in Waterford

Waterford Township is grappling with a profound tragedy after a beloved veteran, 68-year-old Anthony Michael Curtis, was struck and killed in a devastating hit-and-run incident over the weekend. He was in his motorized wheelchair, attempting to cross a busy stretch of M-59 when his life was senselessly cut short by a driver who simply sped away.

It happened late Saturday night, around 11:30 p.m. on November 23rd, near the intersection of Westbound M-59 and Pontiac Lake Road. Imagine the scene: a veteran, out at that hour, reliant on his wheelchair, trying to navigate what must have felt like an insurmountable obstacle – a major road. Then, in a horrific flash, he was hit. The sheer callousness of a driver leaving a person to die on the roadside is almost beyond comprehension.

Michigan State Police troopers quickly arrived, but for Mr. Curtis, it was too late. He was tragically pronounced dead right there at the scene. This isn't just a statistic; it's a life lost, a family grieving, and a community left asking why someone would commit such an act and then flee.

Investigators believe the vehicle involved was likely a silver sedan. They’re combing through every possible lead, examining surveillance footage, interviewing potential witnesses, and sifting through any physical evidence left behind. It’s a painstaking process, but the resolve to bring justice for Mr. Curtis is clear.

The call from law enforcement is now directed to the public: if you saw anything, anything at all, no matter how small or insignificant it might seem, please come forward. Perhaps you were driving in the area around that time, or you noticed a silver sedan with fresh damage, or you heard someone discussing an unusual incident. Your information could be the missing piece in this tragic puzzle.

This incident serves as a heartbreaking reminder of our shared responsibility on the roads and the profound impact of even a moment's lapse in judgment – or, in this case, a conscious decision to abandon someone in distress. Let’s hope that with the community’s help, the individual responsible will be identified and held accountable, allowing Mr. Curtis's loved ones to find some measure of peace.