Full Notification

On 07-13-18 at 2:20 a.m. the Janesville Police and Fire Departments responded to Mineral Pt. Ave. and N. Oakhill Ave. for a report of a hit and run traffic accident causing injury. Upon arrival a female was located with several injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. She was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital.

Witnesses and the female victim reported that a truck was in the area revving it’s engine and squealing it’s tires. Witnesses also reported the female who was struck tried to get the driver to stop being loud so her child could sleep. An argument ensued and the truck took off, striking the female. The truck left the area and has yet to be located.

The truck is described as a black or darker colored older model Chevy truck with a lift kit and a broken or burned out parking light. Witnesses obtained a possible partial license plate number of 2883 or 5883. The driver and passenger were described as younger white males.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Janesville Police Department or Janesville Area Crime Stoppers.


Incident Number: JV1838593
Location: Mineral Pt. Ave/ N. Oakhill Ave.
By: Sgt. Dammen
Date: 07-13-18



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