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Pedestrian Killed at West Milwaukee Intersection as Driver Is Taken Into Custody

Police plan to refer possible charges to the district attorney pending an active investigation.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 7:30 p.m. Monday to South 54th Street and West National Avenue for a report of a vehicle striking a person.
  • A 59-year-old West Milwaukee man received aid from first responders but was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The driver, a 30-year-old Milwaukee woman, was taken into custody following the crash, according to police.
  • Authorities say the case will be sent to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for charging review and are asking anyone with information to contact investigators.
  • In a separate incident Wednesday morning, a pedestrian was seriously injured near 17th Street and Greenfield Avenue in Milwaukee, and a 52-year-old driver was arrested, police said.