Milwaukee woman fatally struck by 2 cars, 1 driver in custody
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee woman, 27, was fatally struck by two cars near 22nd and Greenfield on Saturday night, July 15. The medical examiner identified her as Storm Rumpf.
Milwaukee police said the crash happened around 10 p.m.
The woman was crossing Greenfield southbound at 23rd when a vehicle traveling eastbound on Greenfield struck her.
The vehicle continued eastbound on Greenfield without stopping.
Police described the vehicle as a silver/gray Jeep Grand Cherokee, likely 1999-2002, with damage to the passenger side headlamp area/hood/windshield.
Police said the vehicle did not have a working driver's side headlamp before the crash.
It was last seen heading east on Greenfield Avenue and then south on 22nd Street.
22nd and Greenfield
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A second vehicle that was following the first also struck the woman. The second vehicle was driven by a Plymouth man, 52, who stopped and remained at the scene, police said.
The victim was taken to the hospital and died from her injuries. The driver of the second vehicle was taken into custody. Police are looking for the driver of the first vehicle.
Those who knew Storm Rumpf said they hope the driver will do the right thing.
"I just came here to show my respects," said Sonia Gomez, friend of the victim.
As Gomez sat on the sidewalk on Greenfield Avenue Sunday, every car that went by served as a reminder of what happened to her friend the night before.
Sonia Gomez
"People drive crazy up and down these streets," said Gomez.
With no pen but a big heart, Gomez set up a memorial for the 27-year-old.
"I think she was just trying to cross the street," said Gomez. "It was so busy, somebody speeding."
Gomez had a message for the driver of the Jeep who hit her friend.
"Just turn yourself in," said Gomez. "Whoever it is, you just took someone’s life."
Woman struck, killed near 22nd and Greenfield
A man at the scene said Storm Rumpf was his partner, and while he wasn't ready to talk, he did say he hopes whoever took her life will come forward.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips.