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Beaver Dam police investigate crosswalk hit-and-run, ask public for tips
A pedestrian was taken to a local hospital after being struck at Park Avenue and North University Avenue around 7 p.m. Friday. Police are looking for the driver of a small, dark-colored SUV that left the scene.
BEAVER DAM, Wis. — Police are seeking the driver of a small, dark-colored SUV after a pedestrian was struck in a crosswalk Friday evening and the vehicle left the scene.
Officers responded to the intersection of Park Avenue and North University Avenue at about 7 p.m. Police said the vehicle was traveling west on Park Avenue when it hit the pedestrian, then continued west without stopping.
Other drivers and bystanders stopped to help. Beaver Dam EMS evaluated the pedestrian and took them to a local hospital. Police have not released information about the pedestrian’s condition.
Investigators canvassed the area but did not find additional known witnesses or cameras with relevant footage. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Beaver Dam Police Department and reference case B26-11298.