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Milwaukee Police Seek Driver of GMC Truck in Fatal Hit-and-Run on South 35th Street

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Published on September 01, 2025
Milwaukee Police Seek Driver of GMC Truck in Fatal Hit-and-Run on South 35th StreetSource: Google Street View

Milwaukee authorities are on the hunt for a driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run that claimed the life of a pedestrian, the scene of the tragedy unfolded on a warm yesterday afternoon near South 35th Street and West Greenfield Avenue, the Milwaukee police are diligently searching for a 2008 GMC pickup truck which bears the Iowa license plate PZP172.

According to WISN, the vehicle after hitting the pedestrian fled the scene and was last observed heading toward South 35th Street and West National Avenue; it's believed that the truck now bears the scars of the incident with potential damage to its front hood or grille, investigators are piecing together the evidence as they scour the city for leads.

The Chicago Music Guide added that the identity of the victim has not been released pending notification of next of kin, while officials have been quick to ask the Milwaukee community for any information that may lead to the apprehension of the individual responsible for the hit-and-run.

There is an air of urgency around this case as the Milwaukee Police Department calls on witnesses or those with knowledge of the incident to come forward, enhancing the likelihood of a breakthrough in the case, understanding that the smallest detail could piece together a narrative that, until now, remains distressingly incomplete.

The information issued by FOX6 News Milwaukee echoed the others but with emphasis on the possibility of minor damage to the hood and/or grille indicating that the vehicle, though potentially dented and scraped, might not be blatantly conspicuous, making it more of a challenge for it to be identified amongst the sea of automobiles that flood the city's streets, anyone with information about the missing 2008 GMC pickup truck or the incident is strongly encouraged to contact the Milwaukee Police.