Crime & Safety

Hit-And-Run Leaves 11-Year-Old Bicyclist In Critical Condition: Police

Police said a boy was crossing the street on a bicycle when he was hit and injured Sunday afternoon.

The 11-year-old was crossing in the 4800 block of West Fond Du Lac Avenue when a vehicle hit him, police said.
The 11-year-old was crossing in the 4800 block of West Fond Du Lac Avenue when a vehicle hit him, police said. (Shutterstock)

MILWAUKEE, WI β€” An 11-year-old who was crossing the street on a bicycle Sunday afternoon was left in critical condition after a vehicle hit him and sped off, according to Milwaukee police.

The 11-year-old was crossing in the 4800 block of West Fond Du Lac Avenue when a vehicle hit him, police said. The vehicle then sped off eastward, according to police.

The boy was brought to a hospital and is in critical condition, police said on Monday.

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Milwaukee police asked anyone with information on the crash to call them at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.


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