The night of Tuesday, December 2, a hit and run in the Village of Merton left two pedestrians seriously injured.
The collision occurred around 8:45 in the evening on Main Street in Merton near the Huntington area. A blue sedan driving northbound struck the two 64 year old pedestrians near by, then immediately left the scene of the crash.
Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital shortly afterwards. They are undergoing medical treatment for their injuries.
The investigation into the incident is still active. Authorities from the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office are asking anyone with information, security video, or who may have seen a blue sedan in the area around that time to contact Detective Samuel Yanke at 262-896-8117 or via his listed county email ([email protected]).
Residents in and around the Village of Merton’s Main Street area have been asked to review home or business cameras from Tuesday evening between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. for views of a blue sedan or unusual driving behavior. The Sheriff’s Office have asked that any potential leads be shared with them.
Even partial observations (direction of travel, damage to the vehicle, or where it turned off Main Street) can be helpful, so officials encourage potential witnesses to come forward.
Authorities have not released details such as the driver’s gender, age, or distinguishing characteristics, which suggests they either do not have a clear witness description yet or are not sharing it publicly at this time
According to Wisconsin Statute 346.67–346.70, automobile driver must stop, provide information, and render aid if they are engaged in a car accident; failing to do so is generally called “hit and run.
If there is injury but not “great bodily harm”: this is typically charged as a Class A misdemeanor hit‑and‑run, punishable by up to 9 months in jail and up to a $10,000 fine. If there is “great bodily harm”, this is a Class E felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and up to a $50,000 fine.
When two people are injured, prosecutors may charge separate counts for each separate victim, so exposure can stack. Depending on the amount stacked, courts can also impose probation, restitution to victims, driver’s license revocation, and other conditions in addition to jail or prison.
