MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A pedestrian is in critical condition following a hit-and-run Thursday morning near Fond Du Lac and Sherman.
A 50-year-old woman was hit by a car around 5:14 a.m. After the crash, the vehicle fled the scene, according to police.
The victim was taken to a local hospital where police say she is in critical condition. Her identity was not released.
In a surveillance video TMJ4 got from a nearby gas station, you see a city bus drop the woman off, she gets off and begins crossing Sherman Blvd. In the video, it shows the pedestrian signal was still red, but you see the woman continue to cross while dodging moving cars. As she inches towards the median, a vehicle hits her and continues driving.
Milwaukee police say the vehicle involved has since been located.
Many people we spoke to like Derrick Davis say crossing the intersection is frightening.
"It's really bad, really dangerous. People just have this attitude that they don't care," Davis said.
It's not only drivers and pedestrians impacted by the reckless driving that happens at the intersection, but businesses are also starting to feel it.
Bernita Wright works at Sherman Park Grocery and said customers tell her often that they don't feel a sense of security.
"Customers are dissatisfied," Wright said. "People not paying attention, people are not slowing down, people are not watching for pedestrians who are walking let alone people driving."
Wright said she reminds customers of one important thing as they walk out of the store: "Just slow down."
Milwaukee police are now seeking unknown suspects in the incident and are asking anyone with information to contact police at 414-935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
