MADISON, Wis. — Madison police say a person was pronounced dead following a crash which shut down the U.S. Highway 12 beltline for several hours Friday night.
In an update Saturday morning, an MPD spokesperson confirmed a person was hit by a vehicle traveling east bound on the beltline. MPD and MFD attempted life-saving efforts, but they say the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
MPD additionally says the vehicle involved in the incident fled the scene. They believe it was a blue SUV. Investigators are looking for the vehicle which may be a blue 2003- 2009 Lexus GX 470. MPD believes it will likely have damage to the front drivers side headlight area.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Madison Police Department at 255-2345. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Madison Area Crime Stoppers at 266-6014, or, on the web at p3tips.com. Individuals contacting Crime Stoppers can receive up to $1,000 in cash rewards for tips that lead to an arrest.