Police Incident Reports

Incidents listed are selected by the Officer In Charge of each shift that may have significant public interest. Incidents listed are not inclusive of all incidents. Requests for information can be directed to the MPD Records Unit: (608) 266-4075.

Incident Report for Case #2012-222579

Incident Type

Accident - Hit & Run

Incident Date

08/07/2012 - 1:58 AM

Address

N. Frances St. @ University Ave.

Arrested

Robert Agnew Jr., age 24, Fitchburg, WI
Mr. Agnew Jr. was arrested for Hit & Run, Operating a Motor Vehicle While under the Influence, and Operating with a Prohibited Alcohol Content.

Victim(s)

Male, age 23, Madison

Details

A 23-year old Madison man was listed in stable condition with facial and leg injuries following a hit-and-run crash early this morning. Witnesses told police that the victim was in a University Ave. crosswalk, heading south on N. Frances St., around 2:00 a.m., when he was struck by a car. The driver sped off, but citizens were able to provide a good description of the vehicle. Fitchburg Police officers found it in the 1000 block of Whispering Pines Way. The driver was arrested on tentative charges listed above.

Released 08/07/2012 at 2:50 PM by PIO Joel DeSpain

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