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Police search for hit and run driverSubmitted: 07/28/2014
MERRILL - Police need your help finding the driver of car involved in a hit and run accident over the weekend.

It happened around 3:30 in the morning on Saturday in the town of Merrill.

No one was hurt in the crash.

The victim was driving east on Hillside Drive, just west of County Rd K.

That's when a small silver car sideswiped the victim's dark blue Dodge Avenger.

The driver of the silver car kept driving west, and possibly south on Lake Pesobic Road.

Police think the silver car they're looking for should have serious damage to the driver's side and blue paint from the accident.

If you have any information, you're asked to call the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at 715-536-6272.

You may also call Crime Stoppers at 715-536-3726.

You can remain anonymous.

A cash reward may be awarded to you.


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