CPD on the hunt for the driver of a Benz SUV that hit and killed a little boy

Cleveland Police continue to search for the driver of a Mercedes-Benz SUV that hit a 7-year-old boy while riding a skateboard Friday evening.

Cleveland Police said Amir Prewitt was riding a skateboard outside the Lakeshore Beach Apartments at about 7:20 p.m. Friday.

That’s when police said the driver of the Mercedes SUV hit him and then took off.

“He was just being a kid,” said Rayshawn Maclin, Amir Prewitt’s mom.

Police have confirmed the SUV had not been reported stolen but say all other details are part of their investigation.

“We were able to locate it utilizing our real time cameras. We were able to track it down fairly quickly,” said Sgt. Freddy Diaz, Cleveland Police Department Public Information Officer.

Diaz says when they found the SUV, it was empty.

“Unfortunately, it was unoccupied; it was parked. But we did process the vehicle. We towed the vehicle for processing for evidence,” Diaz added.

Police are reviewing camera footage and following leads. They are also sending a message to the driver:

“If you’re out there, if you’re listening, if you’re watching, turn yourself in. This child lost his life, and we’re going to find you and arrest you,” Diaz said.

Police ask that anyone with information about this hit-skip call the Cleveland Police Department at 216-623-5000.

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