Two people were killed late Sunday night on Milwaukee’s north side after a speeding driver hit them and took off, leaving first responders to find both victims already beyond help.
The crash happened around 11:12 p.m. on July 12 near the intersection of Teutonia Avenue and Vienna Avenue. The victims, ages 49 and 48, were pronounced dead at the scene, and police say the driver fled before officers arrived.
According to FOX6 Milwaukee, investigators believe the pair was crossing the street when a speeding black SUV struck them and kept going. Detectives are asking anyone with information, video or other evidence to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360, reach Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS, or submit an anonymous tip through the P3 Tips app.
Hit-and-run crashes are on the rise
City data show hit-and-run crashes are up this year, adding another layer of difficulty for traffic investigators and first responders already stretched thin.
The Milwaukee Police Department’s Quarter 1 Review, available via the Milwaukee Police Department, notes an 8% rise in hit-and-run crashes and lists 1,313 such incidents in its reporting period.
Teutonia corridor has a history of crashes
Traffic planners and safety officials have repeatedly flagged stretches of Teutonia Avenue for serious, recurring crash patterns tied to speeding and drivers running red lights.
The Milwaukee County Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, published by Milwaukee County, documents those patterns and recommends a mix of engineering changes and targeted enforcement to reduce pedestrian risk along corridors like Teutonia.
What the law says
Under Wisconsin law, drivers involved in crashes that cause injury or death are required to stop, exchange information and provide reasonable assistance to anyone who is hurt. Leaving the scene when someone has been killed can be prosecuted as a felony.
Courts and legal summaries routinely cite Wis. Stat. § 346.67 on the duty to stop and render aid, as explained on Justia.
As FOX6 Milwaukee reports, police emphasize that tips and any footage from nearby surveillance systems or dash cams could be crucial in identifying the black SUV and the driver involved in Sunday night’s deadly hit-and-run.
