Sadly, he’ll never be able to make that call or see his family again.
As he was walked to the back of the truck to check on the light, another vehicle struck and killed Carter. The driver fled the scene after the incident.
His family, though deeply distraught, are extending forgiveness and hopes the driver comes forward. His wife, Elizabeth, told Fox-2 News: “My Ernest would want us to forgive him. Because he didn’t know better. He didn’t know better! We have to forgive him, that’s the only way we could have peace,”
Witnesses described a silver 2013 Ford Focus as the vehicle that hit the man, and the Auburn Hills P.D. is looking for any tips to help find the suspect. If you have any information please contact them at (248) 370-9444.