Police searching for red sedan involved in hit-and-run crash

Location

Independence Lane at E. Washington Ave.
Madison, WI 53704

Incident Date

Incident Type

Traffic Incident

Case ID

2026-00442818

43.1280834, -89.3083387

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Incident Details

The Madison Police Department is looking for a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash that left someone seriously injured.

The crash happened just after 10 p.m. on Sept. 26 in the area of Independence Lane and E. Washington Ave. 

The vehicle involved is a midsize red sedan. The driver drove away after striking a moped. The red sedan will likely have damage to the front passenger side consistent with being struck by a moped. 

Photos from public space cameras showing the red sedan are pictured below.

Traffic camera photo showing a red sedan involved in a hit-and-run crash.
Traffic camera photo showing a red sedan involved in a hit-and-run crash.
Traffic camera photo showing a red sedan involved in a hit-and-run crash.
Traffic camera photo showing a red sedan involved in a hit-and-run crash.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact Madison Area Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014 or online at p3tips.com. Information may be shared anonymously and could be eligible for a monetary reward. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

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