Crime & Safety
Man Flees Scene of Accident, Receives Five Citations
Oak Creek police allege he struck a light pole, lied to officers.
A 19-year-old man received five citations after he allegedly left the scene of an accident and gave officers a fake name Friday afternoon.
According to a police report, the man was westbound on Puetz Road about 4 p.m. when he failed to negotiate a left turn to Liberty Lane. His vehicle went on the curb and struck a city light pole.
Police said he abandoned the vehicle, which sustained moderate damage and flat tires, and fled southbound.
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He then went into a nearby apartment office and asked for a ride, telling the apartment manger he crashed his vehicle, according to a police report. The manager then called Oak Creek police.
Officers cited the manΒ for operating after revocation, hit-and-run, failure to keep vehicle under control, operating without insurance and obstructing an officer.
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