Milwaukee pedestrian crash; driver ran red light, arrested for OWI

Published August 16, 2023 9:41 AM CDT

Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)

A 63-year-old Milwaukee woman was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street Tuesday, Aug. 15. 

It happened around 7:30 p.m. near Layton Boulevard and Burnham Street. Police say a driver disregarded a red light and struck a pedestrian that was crossing the street. 

The pedestrian was taken to the hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries. 

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The driver of the vehicle, a 21-year-old Milwaukee man, was arrested on suspicion of OWI.   

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