A 39-year-old pedestrian was left with life-threatening injuries early Wednesday after Milwaukee police say a 30-year-old man deliberately used a vehicle to strike the victim near 35th Street and Villard Avenue. The suspect was arrested later that day.
What police say
According to the Milwaukee Police Department and reporting by CBS 58, the crash happened around 1:10 a.m. Wednesday. Investigators say the 30-year-old suspect intentionally used a vehicle to hit the victim, then fled the scene. Police later took the man into custody, and criminal charges are expected to be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for review.
Neighborhood safety context
The area around 35th and Villard has been on edge for a while. In recent months, it has seen multiple violent incidents, including a shooting near the intersection last month that left three people injured, as reported by TMJ4. Episodes like that, along with recurring traffic collisions on nearby streets, have kept the corridor on local safety planners' radar.
Traffic and planning
The City of Milwaukee's pedestrian safety summary highlights recurring collision patterns on north-side corridors and lays out engineering and enforcement strategies that target dangerous intersections. The document notes that the city tracks clusters of serious pedestrian crashes and pursues changes aimed at reducing injuries, according to the City of Milwaukee.
What happens next
Police said the case will be forwarded to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office, which will decide whether to file charges, according to the Milwaukee Police Department. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Milwaukee Police Department through its non-emergency lines or the Office of Public Relations, per the Milwaukee Police Department.
Officials have not released additional identifying details about the suspect or the victim. This story will be updated as authorities release more information.
