Milwaukee fatal crashes Saturday blocks apart; reckless driving blamed
Fatal crashes on 76th Street in Milwaukee Saturday
Two people were killed Saturday in separate crashes just blocks apart on Milwaukee?s north side, sparking renewed concern about reckless driving on 76th Street.
MILWAUKEE - Two people were killed Saturday in separate crashes just blocks apart on Milwaukee’s north side, sparking renewed concern about reckless driving on 76th Street.
76th and Good Hope
What we know:
Police said a 25-year-old woman died after being struck by a reckless driver who fled the scene near Good Hope Road. The restaurant/bar Prime Social said on social media the hit-and-run happened just outside its doors.
Monica Lang, who lives nearby, said drivers speed through the area at all hours.
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"This is heartbreaking. You know it’s really heartbreaking, and I just wish, you know, that slow down you just slow down," Lang said. "76th Street is scary."
The vehicle was later recovered, and a 34-year-old man was arrested. Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
76th and Glendale
What we know:
A short distance away, at 76th and Glendale, a 36-year-old was on a motorcycle when they collided with another vehicle, police say.
The motorcyclist suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The medical examiner identified the motorcyclist as 36-year-old Hue Xiong.
The other driver is cooperating with the police investigation.
Local perspective:
Tracey Dent with the Peace for Change Alliance said the crashes underscore the urgent need for solutions.
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"You know Milwaukee might have to just go ahead and start reconstructing 76th Street as well as what’s going on in the rest of the city," Dent said. "We have to deescalate them from driving so fast and if we know someone in that situation, and we know who did it, we need to speak up."
Police said they are still searching for the suspect in the Good Hope Road crash. They said they do not know what kind of vehicle the person was driving.
What you can do:
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the MPD at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.
Fatal hit-and-run in Milwaukee overnight Saturday, 25-year-old killed
One person was killed in a hit-and-run in Milwaukee overnight on Saturday, Oct. 11, and police are looking for the driver.
The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire Department provided information.