MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are searching for the driver who hit a woman crossing the street. She now has serious injuries.
The hit-and-run happened on Dec. 8 at the intersection of 34th Street and W. Lincoln Avenue.
According to family, the victim was 49-year-old Tiffany Dane. She was taken to the hospital with severe injuries including two broken legs and multiple skull fractures. Police are still searching for the driver.
TMJ4's Mariam Mackar spoke with Dane's son, Brett. He says his mom has spent her entire life giving back.
"She gave up a lot to put me, my little brother and sister in a position in life where we can be successful," said Brett. "That's how I look at my mom: my superhero."
Now the mother of three is forced to put all her superpowers into healing from this nightmare.
"[The driver] just left her like he hit a deer and just left it on the side of the road," Brett told Mackar.
Surveillance footage shows a police car stop and help Dane moments after she was hit and the driver speeds off.
Brett tells us his mom's road to recovery will be long and difficult, but one she's going to conquer.
As she focuses on healing, her family has been hard at work to bring the driver to justice by canvassing in the neighborhood and speaking to store owners who may have witnessed the crash.
They say they'll keep doing everything they can to give back to the superhero who's given the world to them.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips.
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