Man killed in suspected hit-and-run
Police found the body of an 18-year-old man lying on the road in the town of Farmington.
At 3:04 a.m. Saturday, July 28, a call to the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office reported that a man who appeared to be dead was on Golke Road about 0.3 miles west of County Trunk Q.
The victim was identified as Tim Michael Cruse II, Amherst. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officer believe the man was walking on Golke Road when he was struck by a westbound vehicle, which left the scene.
The striking vehicle may not have had a lot of damage.
The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact 715-258-4466.
If they wish to remain anonymous, they can text 274637 or submit an online tip to waupacacountycrimestoppers.org or they can call Crimestoppers at 888-258-9955.
An autopsy is scheduled for early in the week in Milwaukee to determine the exact cause of death.