Thursday, October 11 2012 9:31 PM EDT2012-10-12 01:31:04 GMT
Ndamukong Suh, bad boy of the Detroit Lions, notorious for his temper on the field, is accused of displaying some of that on the road Thursday morning.
Ndamukong Suh, bad boy of the Detroit Lions, notorious for his temper on the field, is accused of displaying some of that on the road Thursday morning.
By Amy Lange FOX 2 News Detroit
DEARBORN, Mich. -- "If it was anyone else but him, someone would've been getting a ticket, at least leaving the scene," said Steve Vines.
He first showed us the damage to his Ford Escort on Thursday after he said he was sideswiped by another driver on the exit ramp at Southfield Freeway and Rotunda Drive on his way into work that morning.
However, that wasn't all. Vines told us that driver yelled at him and even left the scene of the accident, driving to the nearby Lions' practice facility instead of waiting for police at the scene.
Vines said he didn't even know at the time he had been struck by Lions' defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.
"I was talking to 911 when he took off," Vines explained. "I'm running in between two intersections with a flashlight talking to 911 trying to give them the license plate number."
Dearborn Police are now saying no ticket for anybody. There was just minor damage to the vehicles and no injuries. "Both parties met the Dearborn Police at the Lions Training Facility where they made their accident report. Police were unable to determine fault in the accident."
So an accident is just that, an accident, but what's not clear is why Suh is not being charged with leaving the scene of that accident.
"Suh absolutely broke the law. Why he's not going to getting a ticket here is beyond me," said FOX 2 legal analyst Charlie Langton. "Why didn't they give a ticket? Was it because it's Ndamukong Suh, a prominent football player? If it is, that's favoritism. Makes no sense to me. I'd get a ticket."
Suh's Range Rover was in the shop first thing. He tweeted Friday morning, "Blessed to be at work today... #glad to have none of my taillights broken this morning."
Vines said his own tweet would read a bit differently.
"I would tweet, 'Well, it sucks to wake up and have a smashed car this morning, again."
Even so, Vines is still hoping Suh has a great game on Sunday and helps bring home a Lions victory.
"If they win, I'll celebrate with everyone else. I'm okay with that."
He's just not okay with the decision by Dearborn Police, who have yet to release the 911 calls FOX 2 requested on Thursday.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:38 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:57:50 GMT
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:17:22 GMT
We are learning more about the past of the man currently in police custody in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Sabrina Gianino.
We are learning more about the past of the man currently in police custody in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Sabrina Gianino. 42-year-old Myron Williams is on probation in Michigan for a drug paraphernalia charge. He also has quite a past in Louisiana.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:30:05 GMT
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:43:34 GMT
Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:58 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:58:41 GMT
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:44:19 GMT
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:38 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:39:42 GMT
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:07:10 GMT
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week.
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week and being treated and screened for diseases.
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