A Wayne County Sheriff's sergeant was killed Tuesday morning while he was jogging on Hines Dr. in Westland, sources tell 7 Action News.
The sergeant, identified as Lee Smith, was off-duty and running near Inkster Rd. when he was struck by a vehicle that then drove off. Police are looking for the driver of the vehicle. It's described as a dark SUV.
We're told Smith is a 26-year veteran of the force and had just put in his application for retirement last Friday. He was expected to retire on Oct. 1.
Police are on scene conducting an investigation and the road is closed.
Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon spoke to the media shortly after the crash.
