A tragic occurrence unfolded on Milwaukee's lower east side when a 62-year-old pedestrian was struck and fatally injured by a car. The incident took place around 6:39 p.m. yesterday near the intersection of North Astor Street and East Ogden Avenue. As per a report by WISN, the individual was crossing the street when they were hit by the vehicle.
Following the collision, emergency services rushed the pedestrian to the hospital; however, they succumbed to life-threatening injuries, WTMJ reports. In the aftermath of the incident, the driver involved remained at the scene and is said to have cooperated with law enforcement officials, in their investigation of the tragic event.
Milwaukee Police have been investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, as detailed in an article from TMJ4. The intersection, notably busy during peak hours, was the scene of this unfortunate traffic event just after the early evening rush.
Current details about the investigation remain limited, and it's unclear if any charges or citations have been issued. The identity of the victim has not been released pending family notification, as authorities continue to piece together the events leading up to the collision.
