Milwaukee fatal pedestrian crash; 11th and Mitchell, driver remained on scene

Published July 28, 2026 5:40 AM CDT

Milwaukee fatal pedestrian crash; 11th and Mitchell

A pedestrian died Monday night, July 27, after being struck by a vehicle in Milwaukee.

What we know:

According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the crash happened around 11:35 p.m. near 11th and Mitchell. 

Police stated that a westbound vehicle on West Historic Mitchell Street struck a pedestrian standing in the roadway. The 54-year-old victim sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the identity of the victim as Sherry Long.

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The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

Editor's Note: Milwaukee police initially said the victim was 73 years old. Police later sent a correction saying that the victim is 54 years old.

The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.

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