The Washington County Sheriff’s Office asked for public assistance on April 20 after a hit and run crash occurred at about 8:30 pm on Hillcrest Drive in the Town of West Bend. According to Sgt. Brandon Hood, the incident involved a silver or gray Chevrolet or GMC pickup truck, model years between 2019 and 2022, which struck both a dog and a person before leaving the scene.
The sheriff’s office said anyone with information about this incident should contact them immediately. The vehicle was last seen traveling east on Hillcrest Drive after coming from Nabob Drive.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office provides law enforcement services including crime investigation, jail maintenance, and emergency dispatch from its base in West Bend, Wisconsin, according to the official website. The agency also supports municipalities throughout Washington County with fire, rescue, and police support according to the official website.
In addition to handling incidents like this hit and run case, the sheriff’s office focuses on crime prevention strategies while protecting constitutional rights to enhance community safety as outlined on the official website. Educational programs and public relations efforts are also part of their approach to maintaining safety in the community according to the official website.
The investigation into this incident remains ongoing as authorities seek leads that could help identify those responsible.
