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Oconomowoc fatal hit-and-run; man charged
Oconomowoc police are looking for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash.
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. - Oconomowoc police have arrested the driver who caused a hit-and-run crash Monday that killed an 87-year-old man.
Hit-and-run crash
The backstory:
The crash happened at the intersection of Allen Road and Orchard Circle. Police said an SUV hit a Kubota tractor just before 1 p.m. and fled the scene.
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The victim, identified as Al Eighmy, was taken to the hospital after the crash. Police said his condition deteriorated, and he suffered two strokes, before friends said he died on Wednesday.
Al Eighmy
Arrest warrant
What they're saying:
Police said 49-year-old Matthew Brennecke hit Eighmy’s tractor and took off in what is believed to be a black 2008 Volvo XC90 with Wisconsin registration: AYL-2899. According to police, surveillance video shows the suspect speeding with "significant front passenger-side damage."
The Waukesha County District Attorney's Office charged Brennecke and issued a warrant for his arrest. Brennecke was taken into custody Thursday night, July 17.
Volvo XC90
FOX6 News went to Brennecke's home in Dousman on Thursday; there was noise inside, but no one answered.
Dig deeper:
Court records show Brennecke has a prior history of hit-and-run, reckless driving and failure to keep a vehicle under control. Before the crash, police said he was caught on surveillance video at a grocery store in Palmyra.
‘Generous and humble man’
What they're saying:
Pastor Clare Sedlacek said Eighmy was on his way to mow grass at their church when the unthinkable happened.
Al Eighmy with Pastor Clare Sedlacek
"Until this person is charged, there’s that uncertainty – and that just adds to the grief people experience," said Sedlacek. The pastor remembers Eighmy as a man of faith who gave his time and love.
"Just a very giving and generous and humble man."
What's next:
Family members are still in the process of making funeral arrangements.
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Police tips
What you can do:
Police asked anyone who lives in the area to check their doorbell camera footage.
Anyone with information is asked to call Waukesha County Communications at 262-446-5070. To submit an anonymous tip, visit the Waukesha County Crime Stoppers website.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Oconomowoc Police Department along with the criminal complaint associated with this case.