Overview
- A 64-year-old bicyclist was struck and pronounced dead at the scene just before about 5:45 p.m. Friday while crossing westbound on W. Vliet Street.
- Police say the vehicle was traveling north on N. 17th Street when it hit the cyclist and then fled, and investigators have opened an active hit-and-run probe.
- Authorities have not released a description of the vehicle and say the driver remains at large.
- Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360, Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS, or submit an anonymous report through the P3 Tips app.
- The crash adds to several recent fatal pedestrian and bicycle incidents in Milwaukee and has heightened local concern about street safety while investigators pursue tips, footage, and vehicle data.