Overview
- The crash occurred around 8:40 p.m. Monday near North Van Buren Street and East Juneau Avenue outside the Nova Apartments.
- Police say a driver struck a 26-year-old who had just stepped out of a parked car and fled, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries.
- Based on surveillance video and debris, detectives believe the suspect vehicle is a silver 2017–2024 Jeep Compass Latitude with significant front passenger-side damage.
- Investigators released a surveillance image and provided a stock photo of the model, asking anyone with information to contact the Crash Reconstruction Unit at 414-935-7814 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or via the P3 Tips app.
- Neighbors described the crash as unusual for the corridor, where DOT data show few recent wrecks and the city previously added traffic-calming features.