A tragic hit-and-run incident earlier today claimed the life of a tow truck operator in Waukesha County. The 40-year-old was in the process of assisting a disabled vehicle along the eastbound lane of I-94, off of Sawyer Road, when he was struck at approximately 6:41 p.m. by a blue minivan. Desperately seeking for any witnesses, the minivan fled the scene and was last seen exiting the freeway at Highway C, as reported by FOX6 Now.
Authorities responded to the scene and the tow truck driver, whose identity has not yet been released, was transported to the hospital after being struck by the minivan. According to WISN, he unfortunately did not survive, being pronounced deceased upon his arrival at the hospital. The crash led to a closure of the eastbound lanes of I-94 from Sawyer Road to Highway C as the investigation unfolded.
The Waukesha County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and is urging anyone with pertinent information to step forward. Individuals with any details that might assist in the search for the minivan or its driver are encouraged to contact the Waukesha County Communications Center at (262) 446-5070, shared the sheriff’s office in statements collected by local media outlets.
Multiple agencies, including the Wisconsin State Patrol, Village of Summit Police Department, City of Delafield Police Department, Lake County Fire Department, and Western Lakes Fire Department, came together in the wake of the tragedy, jointly assisting in the response. As reported by TMJ4, their combined efforts, however, at this point, offer little solace to a community shaken by the sudden loss, as the perpetrator remains at large. The accident's cause remains under review while the suspect remains at large.
