Man injured in Milwaukee crash near 20th and Walnut: police
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Scene of crash near 20th and Walnut in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police said a man was seriously injured in an accident near 20th and Walnut on Friday afternoon, April 30.
The crash happened around 3 p.m. Police said a driver ran a red light, striking another vehicle.
The driver of the striking vehicle fled on foot. The driver of the vehicle that was struck a 64-year-old Milwaukee man was seriously injured. He is now in stable condition.
A passenger of the striking vehicle a 70-year-old Milwaukee man was also injured. Both men were transported to the hospital for treatment.
Police say both individuals were cited after investigating the battery incident. It happened shortly after 2 a.m.
Officers were flagged down for a trouble with a subject and found two individuals were involved in an argument and allegedly struck each other.
Police say medical attention was provided for one of the individuals that complained of pain. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney s Office against the suspect that struck the ride service driver.
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Police say it happened around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, April 26.
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