Milwaukee fatal crash, Sherman and Fond du Lac; 1 dead, arrest made

Crash scene near Sherman & Fond du Lac, Milwuakee

One person is dead after being hit by a vehicle in Milwaukee on Monday night, June 14.

What we know:

The Milwaukee Police Department said it happened around 8:30 p.m. near Sherman and Fond du Lac.

MPD officers observed a reckless vehicle and attempted to make a stop. The driver refused and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended when the driver lost control and struck a bus shelter, two parked cars and a pedestrian. 

The 55-year-old pedestrian succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.

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The driver of the vehicle, a 32-year-old man, was arrested and transported to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.

Police said the investigation is ongoing.

Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.

Editor's note: MPD issued an update correcting the age of the driver.

The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department

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