Pedestrian dead after being struck by hit-and-run driver in West Allis
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - West Allis police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that happened on Sunday, Jan. 24 near 108th Street and National Avenue shortly before 6 p.m.
Preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle traveling northbound on S. 108th Street struck a pedestrian crossing the roadway midblock. The pedestrian, identified as 36-year-old Antonio Lizardi, was pronounced deceased on the scene.
The operator of the striking vehicle fled the scene. The striking vehicle is believed to be a tan or silver GMC Yukon XL Denali, manufactured between 2001 and 2006.
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Anyone with information regarding the striking vehicle or its operator is asked to contact Traffic Investigator Chris Sohre at 414-302-8127, the West Allis Police Department at 414-302-8000 or West Allis Crime Stoppers at 414-476-CASH.
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