Hit-and-run crash: Racine man cited after 14-year-old boy struck in Mount Pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 34-year-old Racine man has been cited in connection with a hit-and-run crash that occurred Tuesday morning, December 22nd. It happened around 7 a.m. near STH 20/Washington Avenue and Oakes Road -- and a 14-year-old boy was injured as a result of the crash.

Police say the 14-year-old boy was crossing STH 20 southbound through stopped traffic. The suspect vehicle was traveling eastbound, passing vehicles on the right shoulder of STH 20/Washington Ave, when the boy was struck.

The suspect stopped briefly, got out of his vehicle and checked on the boy, before leaving the scene.

Mount Pleasant police received information on the identity of the suspect early Wednesday morning, December 23rd.. After interviewing additional witnesses, the suspect and the vehicle were located.

The suspect was taken into custody, cited for the following and later released:

The boy was treated at Wheaton Franciscan hospital. He is expected to be OK.