Suspect in Omro Hit and Run Dies Minutes Later after Crashing into Tree

OMRO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — After fleeing the scene, the suspected driver in a hit and run crash in Omro died minutes later after striking a tree.

Around 7:21 p.m. Tuesday, dispatch received a report of a hit and run crash at Washington Avenue and Michigan Street. Two people inside the vehicle that was struck were not hurt.

The vehicle that drove away from the scene, crashed about 1.3 miles away in Rushford, struck a tree and rolled over.

The female driver of that car died from her injuries, Winnebago County deputies say.