MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa is calling for the public's help to find a reckless driver that injured a 30-year-old woman in a hit-and-run just before the new year.
Around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30, a driver hit and severely injured Yamaris Santiago as she was walking back to her vehicle after ordering food from a truck near Forest Home and Lincoln.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the driver was speeding and took off after hitting Santiago.
Alderperson Zamarripa says Santiago is the mother of a four-year-old son, is in the hospital and has had at least one surgery to address a broken pelvis. Due to her injuries, she faces weeks of hospitalization, possible additional surgery and treatment and a very long road to recovery.
Alderperson Zamarripa and MPD are asking anyone with information on this hit-and-run incident to contact MPD's non-emergency line at (414) 935-7360.
To remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at (414)224-Tips or P3 Tips App.
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