A 69 year old Sheboygan man is dead after a hit & run crash following Sheboygan’s Christmas parade last night. Police were called to the intersection of 9th and New York Avenue at around 6:30 p.m. to investigate a hit-and-run accident. Investigators say that the victim was crossing 9th Street in the pedestrian crosswalk when he was hit by a 20 year old Sheboygan man who fled the accident scene.
The 69 year old man was airlifted to Theda Care Hospital where he later died of his injuries. The 20 year old was found at a south side apartment complex. Police say that he admitted to driving the car involved and was arrested with a charge of Hit & Run Causing Death requested from the District Attorney’s Office.
The accident happened some 30 minutes after the parade concluded and didn’t happen on the parade route itself. Sheboygan Police say there is no indication that this was an intentional act, and they’re asking anyone who has more information to contact them at 459-3333. The victim’s name is being withheld while the investigation continues, and the identity of the man is expected to be released on Tuesday.
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