Milwaukee hit-and-run driver said man ‘jumped’ in front of him, complaint says

MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee hit-and-run driver advised investigators a pedestrian “jumped instantly in entrance of his car,” and he did not cease as a result of he “freaked out” after the crash, a prison criticism says.

Jose Pizarro-Perez, 25, faces one rely of hit-and-run leading to dying for the Oct. 9 hit-and-run close to 14th and Greenfield.

The sufferer died on the hospital two days later, on Oct. 11 after struggling extreme head trauma and damaged bones.

Prosecutors say surveillance from 14th and Greenfield confirmed two males strolling south on 14th Avenue, approaching Greenfield. They started to enter the intersection however immediately slowed down. One stopped and the opposite jogged into the intersection within the crosswalk. A crimson SUV then hit the person, sending his physique cross the intersection. The driving force did not cease.

Throughout an interview with police, prosecutors say Pizarro-Perez mentioned he had been enjoying basketball in Brookfield that night and drove a good friend dwelling. 

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He mentioned he was by himself within the car, listening to music when he noticed somebody within the crosswalk close to 14th and Greenfield; one other particular person behind this pedestrian. 

He mentioned the sufferer noticed his Jeep Grand Cherokee earlier than the sufferer “jumped instantly in entrance of his car.”

Pizarro-Perez mentioned he then drove dwelling and parked the Jeep in his storage, prosecutors say, earlier than telling his dad and mom he was concerned in an accident and wanted to show himself in.