MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — A 55-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 64-year-old e-bike rider Friday, July 31.

According to a criminal complaint, Shawn M. Richardson is charged with hit-and-run resulting in death, knowingly operating a motor vehicle without a valid license causing death and felony bail jumping.

Milwaukee police responded to the intersection of North 17th and West Vliet streets for a report of a bicyclist struck by a vehicle that fled the scene.

The victim, identified as Walter L. Williams Jr., was taken to a hospital with severe injuries, including a head laceration and significant facial swelling. He later died.

An autopsy determined Williams died from blunt force trauma to his chest, abdomen, head, neck and extremities. His injuries included lacerations to his heart and lungs.

Investigators found Williams' damaged bicycle in the intersection, with both wheels severely bent. Police also found vehicle debris nearby, including what appeared to be part of an exterior mirror.

A witness waiting at a nearby bus stop told investigators they heard a loud crash, saw the bicyclist on the ground and watched a black pickup truck flee the scene.

Detectives later met with Richardson at his home. Richardson initially claimed his truck had been stolen while he was doing maintenance work, saying he left the keys inside before going into his residence.

According to the complaint, Richardson reported the truck stolen at 6:26 p.m., more than 30 minutes after the fatal crash.

Surveillance footage of the crash showed a vehicle matching Richardson's truck, which had custom chrome wheels and distinctive silver stripes. Flock camera footage also captured the truck near West Vliet Street and West Highland Boulevard.

Police found the vehicle the following day on West Lisbon Avenue. Investigators said the truck had a broken driver's-side headlight, a missing side mirror and additional damage to the front fender and driver's-side door.

A review of Richardson's driving record showed he had never been issued a driver's license and was previously convicted of operating without a valid license in 2022.

When detectives met with Richardson again Aug. 2 to collect a DNA sample, he allegedly admitted he had filed a false police report and that the vehicle had not been stolen.

According to the complaint, Richardson said he had panicked.

He is expected to make his initial court appearance Wednesday, Aug. 5.