A Thursday morning turned deadly on Milwaukee’s near west side when a driver struck a pedestrian near 13th and McKinley, then took off before officers arrived, police say. Officers responded to the area shortly after 9:10 a.m., and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Milwaukee police say the driver left the scene and the investigation is ongoing.
According to CBS 58, officers were dispatched to the location around 9:10 a.m. on Thursday and found the pedestrian unresponsive. The station reports the driver fled and that no arrests had been announced at the time of its post.
Police Ask Witnesses To Come Forward
Milwaukee police are asking anyone with information, including dash-cam or doorbell footage, to call the department’s tip line at 414-935-7360 or to submit anonymous information to Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS. In a press release, the Milwaukee Police Department has consistently directed tipsters to those channels and to the P3 Tips app.
Traffic-Safety Context
The deadly hit-and-run comes as the city continues to push its Vision Zero traffic-safety agenda and a slate of street-calming projects this year. Early data suggest Milwaukee has seen a decline in traffic deaths since the plan launched, and city officials have highlighted targeted corridor work as a priority. As reported by Urban Milwaukee, officials say deaths are down from recent peak years.
The Milwaukee Police Department is continuing its investigation, and details such as the victim’s identity and a description of the suspect vehicle have not been released publicly. Anyone with information should contact Milwaukee police or Crime Stoppers. We will update this story as officials release more information.
