Ramsey Avenue and Swift Avenue, Cudahy
CUDAHY, Wis. - An 89-year-old Milwaukee woman was taken into custody on Tuesday, Oct. 28 after a hit-and-run crash in Cudhay involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian is a 9-year-old child.
What we know:
According to Cudahy police, at approximately 8 a.m. officers responded to the intersection of E. Ramsey Avenue and S. Swift Avenue for a hit-and-run accident. The striking vehicle fled the scene.
The victim, a 9-year-old child, was walking to JE Jones Elementary School at the time of the accident.
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The child sustained multiple injuries and was taken to Children’s Hospital for treatment.
Cudahy Officers later located the suspect and the motor vehicle involved. The suspect, who is an 89-year-old Milwaukee woman, was taken into custody for hit-and-run causing injury.
What's next:
Criminal charges will be referred on the driver to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the near future.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Cudahy Police Department at 414-769-2260.
Cudahy School District statement
What they're saying:
The School District of Cudahy is confirming that a J.E. Jones Elementary School student was struck by a vehicle this morning at the intersection of Ramsey and Swift while walking to school.
Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene, and the student’s parents were notified right away. The student sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The Cudahy Police Department is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.
"Our thoughts are with the student and their family during this difficult time," said Dr. Michelle Garven, Superintendent of the School District of Cudahy. "The safety and well-being of our students is always our highest priority. We are working closely with law enforcement and offering support to all students and staff who may need it."
School counselors and support staff are available at J.E. Jones Elementary to provide emotional support to students and staff affected by the event. Families who feel their child may need to speak with someone are encouraged to contact the school.
The district asks for the community’s understanding and privacy for the family as they focus on their child’s recovery.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Cudahy Police Department.