Woman arrested after SUV hits multiple people in Warren, police say
WARREN, Mich. (FOX 2) - A woman was arrested Friday night after police said she struck multiple people at several locations in Warren.
The backstory:
Police said the woman was driving a black 2019 Jeep Compass with her child inside when she allegedly purposely hit people at several locations on Van Dyke Avenue, north of 12 Mile Road.
According to FOX 2 sources, at least five people were injured in four separate incidents at a restaurant, liquor store, hotel and a Walmart all within a 10-mile radius between 10:52 and 11:22 p.m.
Police said the woman then drove through a Walmart parking lot, where she attempted to strike more people but only caused property damage.
Officers followed her through the lot until she was stopped after hitting two parked cars, police said.
As officers took her into custody, she bit and kicked an officer, according to police.
No officers or other individuals were seriously injured. The child, who was not hurt, was released to family members.
Authorities said they suspect the woman may have been experiencing a mental health crisis at the time.
What's next:
Warren police said the incident remains under investigation.
FOX 2 will update this report when we learn more information.