MILWAUKEE -- A pedestrian was struck by a fleeing vehicle as law enforcement attempted to end a pursuit spanning multiple counties Sunday morning, July 29.
Early Sunday, West Allis police received information about a vehicle that had fled from a traffic stop in Waukesha County. The vehicle was pursued by law enforcement, but the pursuit was terminated.
Then at around 2 a.m., an officer saw the suspect vehicle in the area of South 70th Street and the north limits of the City of West Allis. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle near 66th and Bluemound -- but the vehicle did not stop for the officer and fled the area.
A short pursuit ensued, heading eastbound on Bluemound Road. According to police, the fleeing vehicle swerved head-on towards a westbound Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office squad car. It did not strike the squad.
The pedestrian was struck when the fleeing vehicle swerved back towards its original lane of traffic near Hawley and Bluemound.
Police said the officer involved in the pursuit stopped to help the pedestrian -- who was later taken to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The fleeing vehicle continued on, and has not been located.
The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating the hit-and-run.