A witness described the vehicle as a small, dark-colored SUV, and the pedestrian was taken to a local hospital.
Beaver Dam, WI - October 24, 2026
A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in a crosswalk at the intersection of Park Avenue and North University Avenue in Beaver Dam at about 6:57 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. According to WMTV 15 News, the driver did not stop, and the Beaver Dam Police Department is searching for that driver.
Key Facts
- Date: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
- Location: Intersection of Park Avenue and North University Avenue, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
- Type of crash: Pedestrian hit-and-run
- Vehicles involved: A small, dark-colored SUV, as described by a witness
- Injuries / fatalities: Multiple injuries reported; the pedestrian's current medical status has not been made public
- Responding agencies: Beaver Dam Police Department; Beaver Dam EMS
- Reported by: WMTV 15 News
Crash Overview
Beaver Dam police said a vehicle moving westbound through the intersection struck a person on foot who was crossing the road. After the impact, the vehicle kept going west on Park Avenue without stopping.
Bystanders and drivers at the scene came to the pedestrian's aid before ambulance crews from Beaver Dam EMS reached them. Medical staff checked the pedestrian, who was then transported to a hospital in the area. No update on the pedestrian's medical status has been made public.
Officers combed the nearby area but have yet to find any other witnesses or camera footage showing the crash. Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
The pedestrian was crossing in a crosswalk when the vehicle hit them. Beaver Dam EMS evaluated the pedestrian, who was then taken to a local hospital. The pedestrian's current medical status has not been made public.
Investigation Status
The Beaver Dam Police Department is investigating and is asking anyone with information about the hit-and-run to contact the department. No cause or allegations have been reported, and no citations, charges or arrests have been announced.