Man Arrested in I-94 Hit-And-Run Accident Case

RACINE COUNTY, WI — Sheriff's deputies found the hit-and-run driver they believe responsible for colliding with a car that was parked on the shoulder of I-94 over the weekend after the driver pulled over as a result of mechanical trouble.

On Monday, February 13, 2017 the Racine County Sheriff’s Office developed leads into this hit and run accident that occurred on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. on I-94 northbound just south of Highway 11.

The suspect's vehicle was located by sheriff’s deputies hidden at a residence in the Town of Yorkville not too far from the accident scene. Sheriff’s deputies developed a suspect, Ryan A. Holterman, who is a 20-year- old from the Town of Raymond. Ryan A. Holterman was arrested and held at the Racine County

Jail on the following charges: felony hit and run accident causing injury, misdemeanor causing bodily harm by reckless driving, and failure to report an accident.

Two men from Milwaukee were seriously hurt after they pulled their disabled vehicle over on I-94 - only to be struck by a hit-and-run driver at freeway speeds.

On Sat. Feb. 11 at about 5:30 p.m. the Racine County Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting an accident on I-94 northbound just south of STH 11/Durand Av.

Racine County Sheriffs Deputies learned the victim vehicle was traveling northbound on I94 when they experienced mechanical problems and pulled over to the shoulder. The victim vehicle was stopped and had its hazard lights flashing and was out of traffic when a second vehicle struck the victims vehicle.

Upon deputies arrival, there was only one car on scene. This car was the victim vehicle which came to rest in the east ditch of I-94 almost at the E. Frontage Rd. This victim vehicle was occupied by two brothers from Milwaukee. Both occupants of the victim vehicle were injured. The passenger was transported by ambulance to All Saints Hospital in Racine for non-life threatening injuries.

The operator also stated he had minor injuries but was not transported by ambulance.

The offending vehicle fled the scene and has not been located.

The Racine County Sheriff’s Office is looking for assistance in locating the suspect vehicle in this accident. It was described as a dark colored Pontiac car, possibly a Grand Prix or Grand Am. The vehicle should have significant front end damage and is missing a wheel from the passenger side.

The Racine County Sheriff’s Office is looking for assistance in identifying the suspect vehicle. If anyone sees a vehicle matching that description, we ask they call the Racine County Communications Center non-emergency number at (262)886-2300.

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