Police: Pedestrian seriously injured in hit-and-run near 23rd and Capitol

MILWAUKEE --Milwaukee police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that happened Wednesday evening, Jan. 31.

It happened around 8:50 p.m. near 23rd and Capitol.

Police say the victim, a Milwaukee man, 49, was crossing traffic when he was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on W. Capitol Dr. The vehicle fled the scene.

The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

MPD continues to seek the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle.