Manuel Salazar-Gutierrez Sought By Milwaukee Police In Connection With The Hit-and-run Death Of James Hanson On Christmas Eve

Salazar-Gutierrez is accused of striking Hanson with his vehicle as she walked her two dogs on the sidewalk in Bay View on Christmas Eve.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

January 3, 2020

Bay View, Wisconsin - On Friday, the Milwaukee Police Department identified Manuel Salazar-Gutierrez, 44, as the person of interest wanted in connection with December 24, 2019 fatal hit-and-run death of James 'Jamie' Lee Hanson, 36, of Bay View. Hanson was walking her two dogs on the sidewalk at the 2600 block of S. Howell Ave. around 8:15 p.m. when she was struck by Salazar-

Gutierrez's vehicle (Liberty jeep), according to police. Salazar-Gutierrez fled the scene and left Hanson and one of her dogs fatally injured at the scene. She was 

'pronounced dead at the scene. Salazar-Gutierrez's jeep was located three days later.

According to police, Salazar-Gutierrez was driving and speeding southbound on Howell Ave. when he lost control at a curve and jumped the sidewalk curb and struck Hanson and both of her dogs, he also knocked down a light pole and a parked vehicle was struck as Salazar-Gutierrez continued driving on the sudewalk.

Salazar-Gutierrez is described as 6'01, 250 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He has several tattoos including "Zacateca" across his abdomen.

A $1,000 reward has been offered by Crime Stoppers for information to the whereabouts of Salazar-Gutierrez.

Update: Manuel Salazar-Gutierrez has been charged with two felony counts for second-degree reckless homicide and hit-and-run resulting in death for the December 24, 2019 death of James 'Jamie' Lee Hanson. If convicted on both charges, Salazar-Gutierrez is facing up to 25 years in prison and up to $100,000 in fines for each count.

The criminal complaint filed against Salazar-Gutierrez.