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Merton hit-and-run sends two to hospital; driver turns himself in

Merton hit-and-run sends two to hospital; driver turns himself in
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VILLAGE OF MERTON, Wis. — The driver who allegedly struck two pedestrians with his car and fled the scene Tuesday night in Merton turned himself in, according to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.

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Merton hit-and-run sends two to hospital; driver turns himself in

The hit-and-run occurred around 8:44 p.m. in the area of W282 N7134 Main St. in the village of Merton.

The driver, a 33-year-old man, was traveling northbound on Main Street in a blue sedan when he allegedly struck two pedestrians — a 64-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman, according to the sheriff's department.

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He allegedly fled the scene after the crash. Both pedestrians were taken to a hospital, where they are undergoing medical treatment, according to the sheriff's department.

The 33-year-old later turned himself in to law enforcement and is currently in custody.


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