West Bend hit-and-run; pedestrian hurt, man arrested
WEST BEND, Wis. - UPDATE: The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has identified and taken a suspect into custody in connection with the hit-and-run crash.
On Thursday, April 23, the driver, a 54-year-old West Bend man, was taken into custody without incident. The suspect is being held at the Washington County Jail on charges related to hit-and-run causing injury.
The case will be referred to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office for review.
Read the original report below:
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian hurt and dog dead in West Bend.
Hit-and-run crash
What we know:
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened at approximately 8:30 p.m. on April 20.
Updated information indicates the vehicle was traveling eastbound on Hillcrest Drive and did not originate from Nabob Drive, as previously reported.
After the crash, the vehicle continued eastbound and proceeded in an unknown direction on Highway 144.
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The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The dog died at the scene.
Vehicle description
What we know:
Vehicle parts recovered at the scene have confirmed the suspect vehicle to be a 2019–2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Satin Steel Metallic in color.
The vehicle is believed to be missing a section on the front passenger side above the bumper near the headlight, along with components of the passenger-side mirror housing.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office shared reference photos on their Facebook page. It should be noted these images are not of the suspect vehicle.
Reference photos to illustrate the type of damage being sought. Note, these images are not of the suspect vehicle.
Sheriff Martin Schulteis statement
What they're saying:
Sheriff Martin Schulteis said the following on Facebook regarding this case.
"Someone out there knows this truck. It might be a neighbor, a coworker, or even a family member who suddenly hasn’t seen it being driven since this crash occurred. Those small observations matter. We’ve seen time and again how quickly information can spread through social media, and how powerful that can be in helping us identify vehicles and individuals involved in incidents like this. If something doesn’t seem right, we ask you to share the information with law enforcement—because that one tip could make the difference. I would also encourage the driver involved to do the right thing and come forward. It is always better to self-report than to have law enforcement come to you—because we will continue to follow every lead until we identify the responsible driver."
Police tips
What you can do:
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 262-335-4378.
Editor's note: FOX6 News updated this story with a confirmed description of the suspect vehicle. Along with details on the direction the suspect was traveling. A statement from the sheriff was also added.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Washington County Sheriff's Office.