Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle near 9th and Greenfield

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a fatal hit and run accident that occurred near the intersection of 9th St. and Greenfield Ave. Saturday evening, October 26th.

The accident happened around 7:20 p.m.

The victim, a 45-year-old homeless man, was walking on south on 9th St. when he was struck by a Cadillac Escalade that was heading west on Greenfield Ave.

The driver of the vehicle, a 47-year-old woman, continued driving after hitting the man. She later turned herself in.

Authorities believe the woman was impaired at the time of the accident.



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