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Driver flees the scene after a head on crash

Posted at 7:54 AM, Nov 18, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-18 08:54:18-05

  Law enforcement officers are searching for the driver, who fled the scene of a head on crash near Seymour last night.

  The Outagamie County Sheriff's Department reports they went to the scene of a head on crash on State Highway 54 east of Mainline Drive near the city of Seymour just after 9 last night.  They found a minivan that had crossed the center line and hit a milk tanker truck. 

  The driver of the van fled the scene.  K9s were used in the search, but officers were not able to find the driver.

  The driver of the milk tanker truck wasn't hurt, but his vehicle had significant damage. 

  State Highway 54 was closed for about 3 hours as a result of the crash, which remains under investigation.

  The Outagamie County Sheriff's Department is asking anyone with information about the driver of the van to contact them at 920-832-5000.