Driver found hiding in closet following hit and run crash

The driver who hit and injured a person was found hiding in a closet to avoid police.

The crash happened outside an apartment complex along the 900 block of Huxley Street around 8:50 p.m. on Sunday.

A 24-year-old man was sitting on his bike, at a bike rack, when someone crashed into him. The victim was taken to the hospital for serious injuries.

The suspect drove away and parked the vehicle in a nearby parking ramp.

The crash and suspect were caught on security video.

Officers contacted the registered owner of the vehicle. The suspect was found hiding in a closet at the owner's apartment.

Abiel S. Howard,  31, of Fitchburg, was arrested for OWI causing injury and hit and run causing great bodily harm. He was taken to the Dane County Jail.

This remains an ongoing investigation