A man has been arrested in Oshkosh for a hit-and-run that left a teenager with severe injuries.
The Oshkosh Police Department reports that the incident occurred on Friday, December 12th, at the intersection of Merritt Avenue and Bowen Street.
A man driving a truck hit 18-year-old Kaylee Jackson and then fled the scene, leaving the teen with five broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and a broken leg.
Witnesses reported that the man was driving recklessly and at a high rate of speed ahead of the collision.
They were also able to get a license plate number and a detailed description of the truck.
An extensive investigation led police to a 31-year-old man, whose identity has not been released.
He was arrested at a jobsite in Green Lake County.
The suspect vehicle was later located at a property outside of Coloma by deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
The Oshkosh Police Department thanked all of the law enforcement agencies that aided in the investigation, and stated, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and the victim’s family during this difficult time. We extend our wishes for a speedy recovery.”
A SpotFund page has been created to help the family cover the medical expenses for Jackson as she recovers.
