Tragedy struck a Milwaukee neighborhood on Thursday night as a 66-year-old pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run incident. The Milwaukee Police Department reports that the crash occurred around 10 p.m. near the intersection of Teutonia Avenue and Ruby Avenue, in the Rufus King area, according to FOX6 News. The victim, having sustained fatal injuries, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The search for the hit-and-run driver remains underway, with police yet to provide detailed description of the suspect vehicle. Fleeing the scene, the driver left few clues behind, leaving the authorities and community to piece together the fragmentary aftermath, as reported by WISN 12 News. The Milwaukee Police Department has not released any information regarding the vehicle that is believed to be involved.
As the Rufus King Neighborhood grapples with the shock of this senseless act, local residents may hold critical information that could aid the ongoing investigation. The Milwaukee Police Department urges anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and has asked the public to keep an eye out for a vehicle showing signs of recent damage, as stated by TMJ4 News.
