This photo, taken by a witness to a Wednesday vehicle crash in Marquette Township, shows the at-fault vehicle fleeing the scene of the accident. Michigan State Police are asking the public for assistance in locating the vehicle and driver. (Photo courtesy of MSP)

MARQUETTE — A vehicle crash in Marquette Township Wednesday has the Michigan State Police post in Negaunee asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle/driver who fled the scene.

The incident took place around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Ontario and West Fair avenues. According to a state police press release, the driver who caused the crash did not stop and fled the crash scene. (See photo) No injuries were reported by the other driver, but there was significant damage, including a nearby Semco gas line marker.

The Marquette Township Fire Department firefighters responded to the scene to check for any gas leaks or damage to the line. No leaks were found, the press release stated.

Witnesses were able to take a photo of the vehicle involved that fled the crash. The vehicle is believed to be a 2013 to 2015 Lexus RX350. The Lexus likely has substantial damage to the front passenger side and center grill area. Witnesses also thought the driver may have been an older person.

Anyone with information about this crash or the vehicle involved is asked to contact the MSP Negaunee post at 906-475-9922.

Bud Sargent can be reached at 906-228-2500, extension 544. His email address is bsargent@miningjournal.net.