Pedestrian struck by vehicle, killed in Milwaukee; driver arrested

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Published  December 27, 2025 6:23am CST
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Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)

The Brief

    • One person was killed when they were struck by a vehicle on Friday evening, Dec. 26.
    • It happened near Fond du Lac and Townsend in Milwaukee.
    • The victim died at the hospital and the driver, who is suspected of driving impaired, was arrested.

MILWAUKEE - One person was killed in Milwaukee on Friday, Dec. 26, after they were struck by a vehicle, and the driver was suspected of driving impaired and arrested.

According to the Milwaukee Police Department, at about 5:30 p.m., a person was crossing the roadway near Fond du Lac and Townsend when they were struck by a vehicle that was heading eastbound.

The person, a 48-year-old, was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died from those injuries.

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It is suspected that the driver of the vehicle was impaired.

Police say a suspect was taken into custody in connection with the accident, and charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for review.

The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department sent FOX6 the information.

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