'Sad and angry:' Man hurt in hit-and-run well known in neighborhood
MILWAUKEE -- A 57-year-old Milwaukee man continued to fight for his life at the hospital Saturday, Feb. 1 after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver Friday night near 46th Street and Burleigh Street. While the driver took off after the crash, police say a witness took matters into their own hands, helping lead to the suspect's arrest.
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TQ, Burleigh Nails & Spa owner
"We saw him walk by every day," said TQ, owner of Burleigh Nails & Spa. "A lot of people upset because the victim...I know him for years."
FOX6 News was told that the victim has been a huge help to businesses in the area, including Tangle/Premier Salon a few doors over.
"He would come and take our garbage out, and he would make sure the block stayed clean, and he was very friendly," said Roxanne Scott, Tangle/Premier Salon manager.
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Scott described the victim as warm and welcoming.
"He did those things out of the kindness of his heart," said Scott. "He was just a nice person. He really was, and he didn't expect any reward for the things he was doing."
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Roxanne Scott
Emotions ran high on Saturday among neighbors after the incident Friday evening around 5:45 p.m.
"Sad and angry," said TQ. "People driving crazy nowadays!"
Police said after the impact, a witness followed the striking vehicle -- a white Cadillac DeVille, which was headed east. Police said this helped lead to the arrest of a 50-year-old man accused of driving the vehicle that struck the victim.
"This street is horrible for reckless drivers," said Scott.
Police said the driver was under the influence.
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Those who knew the victim said they were hopeful they'd see him back in the neighborhood soon.
"I'm praying for a speedy recovery, and I hope that he gets well quickly," said Scott. "This is a hard situation."