Police Searching For Driver Involved In Hit-And-Run Accident

OAK CREEK, WI — Authorities in Oak Creek say they're searching for the driver of a blue Nissan SUV after multiple witnesses say a woman behind the wheel in a hit-and-run accident that injured a motorcyclist.

According to police call logs, officers responded to the area of W. Rawson Ave. and S. 10th St. at just after 7 a.m. on Aug. 14 on a report of the the accident.

Police said the driver of the SUV was heading south on 10th Street and began to make a left turn to head east on W. Rawson Ave. The motorcycle rider was heading north on S. 10th St. and made a right-hand turn to head east onto W. Rawson Ave.

Authorities say the motorcycle rider possibly hit the SUV as the SUV was trying to avoid the collision. Authorities say the SUV fled the scene.