Cedar Point Employee Injured in Hit-and-Run Incident in Amusement Park’s Parking Lot

SANDUSKY, Ohio – A Cedar Point traffic employee suffered severe injuries in a hit-and-run accident in the amusement park’s main parking lot, Sandusky Police reported. The incident occurred shortly after the park closed at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 10, near pole 28-A.

According to the police report, the employee was struck by a Cadillac Escalade while he was bent over picking up an item from the ground. A witness at the scene described hearing the victim shouting at the SUV to halt as it was running him over. Despite the pleas, the vehicle continued, running over both of the victim’s legs before fleeing the scene.

The eyewitness approached the vehicle, attempting to confront the driver by yelling and informing him of the accident. However, the driver reportedly ignored the witness and drove away without stopping. The witness managed to take a photo of the suspect’s vehicle and its license plate, which has been crucial in the ongoing investigation.

The vehicle is registered to a woman in Southgate, Michigan, though the driver was described by the witness as a male with possible facial hair, accompanied by a female passenger.

Sandusky Police are currently collaborating with Cedar Point to analyze surveillance footage from the parking lot to positively identify the driver and further investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The condition of the injured employee has not been disclosed as the investigation continues.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in locating the driver responsible for this distressing event.

Update: Driver in Cedar Point Hit-and-Run Incident Arrested and Charged

SANDUSKY, Ohio – In a significant development, Police have reportedly arrested the driver responsible for the hit-and-run incident that severely injured a Cedar Point traffic employee in the amusement park’s parking lot. The suspect was apprehended in Southgate, Michigan, and has been charged with a fourth-degree felony.

The incident took place on Friday, May 10, shortly after Cedar Point closed for the evening. The employee was struck by a Cadillac Escalade near pole 28-A in the main parking lot while he was bent over picking up an item. Witnesses reported that the driver ignored pleas to stop and continued driving after running over the employee’s legs.

A crucial lead in the investigation came from a witness who managed to photograph the suspect’s vehicle and license plate. The vehicle was registered to a woman in Southgate, Michigan, which led police to the suspect.

With the assistance of surveillance footage from Cedar Point and coordinated efforts between Ohio and Michigan law enforcement, the suspect was located and taken into custody. The driver now faces a fourth-degree felony charge for the hit-and-run, reflecting the severity of the injuries inflicted and the circumstances of the incident.

Authorities continue to gather evidence and urge anyone with additional information to come forward to ensure justice is fully served. The condition of the injured Cedar Point employee remains a concern as the community rallies in support.