Washington County sheriff's officials searching for hit-and-run driver after dog killed, person injured in West Bend
WEST BEND, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office are asking the public for help identifying a driver they say was involved in a hit-and-run incident late Monday night in West Bend.
Authorities said a driver was heading east on Hillcrest Dr. after turning from Nabob Dr. when they struck a pedestrian and a dog.
According to a press release, the driver then kept going east. The person hit was taken to a local hospital for minor injuries, but the dog passed away at the scene.
Officials said the driver is believed to be in a silver or gray 2019-2022 Chevrolet 1500 or 2500 pickup truck and they are now asking anyone with information to reach out to them immediately.
"It's shocking and it makes you second guess going out and walking on this road because people do go fast," said Shella Paukner, who lives in the area. "Sometimes the cars are coming up behind you, and you can tell they're going fast. It feels dangerous at times and it's surprisingly a busy road."
Shella Paukner, who lives in the area, said she wants to remind drivers that even though they are on country roads, driving laws still apply.
"You still have to take cautions, especially when it's nighttime or with all the rain, we've got the storms, and to just try and mind the speed limit, people live here and it's very common that people are walking on these roads," Paukner said. "Just follow the speed limits, look at the signs, be aware, take extra precautions if you are walking, just so everybody stays safe here."