Marquette graduate student seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash, clues sought

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that happened around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20th at the intersection of 17th and Wells Streets.

A 25-year-old woman was walking northbound across Wells Street when she was struck by a westbound car. The vehicle did not stop after hitting the woman and was last seen westbound on Wells.  The victim was taken to a hospital where she continues to receive treatment for serious injuries.



The striking vehicle is described as possibly being a gray or silver Chevy Lumina that may have front-end or windshield damage.  Surveillance photos captured the vehicle before the crash.  The vehicle in question is traveling left to right across the frame.

FOX6 News has learned the victim is an international student from the Graduate School of Management at Marquette University. The Vice President for Student Affairs at Marquette issued the following statement:

Police tell FOX6 News they have received tip calls regarding this case. However, they're asking anyone who witnessed the crash or who has information on the whereabouts of the striking auto or driver to call Milwaukee Police District Three at 414-935-7232.