Motorcyclist hurt in hit-and-run crash; police need help identifying driver of striking SUV
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a motorcyclist suffered a serious injury in a hit-and-run crash that happened near Mitchell and Muskego on Monday night, October 3rd. Now police hope you can help identify the driver of the striking vehicle.
Police say shortly before 9:00 p.m., a motorcyclist in his 20s was operating a motorcycle westbound on Mitchell when he went into the far right lane to get around cars stopped at a red light at Muskego Avenue.
![SUV sought in hit-and-run crash](https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox6now.com/www.fox6now.com/content/uploads/2020/07/932/524/montero.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
The motorcyclist disregarded the traffic signal, police say, and was in the intersection when he was struck by an SUV headed northbound on Muskego.
The vehicle, described by police as a silver 2001 or newer Mitsubishi Montero four-door SUV, stopped briefly before fleeing the scene.
The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital. Police say he was not wearing a helmet.
![](https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox6now.com/www.fox6now.com/content/uploads/2020/07/932/524/mitchell1.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Hit-and-run crash at Mitchell and Muskego
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360.
Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.