Milwaukee, WI
Pedestrian hit, seriously injured in Milwaukee; police seek driver
MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee pedestrian was struck and seriously injured in a hit-and-run on Wednesday afternoon, May 1.
It happened near Fond du Lac and Hampton around 12:50 p.m. Police said the 63-year-old victim was on the northeast corner of the intersection when a vehicle left the roadway and hit them and left the scene.
The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital.
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The suspect’s vehicle was later found abandoned after colliding with a pole near 67th and Villard – a few blocks north from where the pedestrian was hit. Police are still looking for the driver.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD at 414-935-7360; to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 tips app.