MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A woman who was allegedly involved in a southern Wisconsin hit-and-run crash that seriously injured an 18-year-old jogger was arrested in Verona following an investigation.
According to the Madison Police Department, 59-year-old Karla Bomkamp of Verona was arrested on Monday, November 4, nearly a week after her alleged involvement in a hit-and-run crash in Madison that hospitalized an 18-year-old man.
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Officers say the initial crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on October 29 at the intersection of John Nolen Drive and North Shore Drive. The investigation revealed that the man was out for a jog and was in the crosswalk on John Nolen Drive, and had the ‘walk signal,’ when he was hit.
The 18-year-old remains at the hospital in serious condition.
Bomkamp reportedly had a red light, and allegedly drove away from the scene, later abandoning her vehicle in traffic near Monona Terrace.
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After her arrest, Bomkamp was taken to the Dane County Jail and charged with Hit and Run – Involve Great Bodily Harm, a felony E. Officers also cited a passenger of the vehicle.
No additional information was provided.
