Milwaukee, WI (May 12, 2026) – A 71-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on Milwaukee’s north side on Monday, May 11. The crash occurred at approximately 9 p.m. near the intersection of 43rd Street and Silver Spring Drive.
The victim died at the scene. The driver fled immediately after the crash and had not been located as of the time of this report.
The incident remains under review by authorities, and more details will be released as they become available.
Our condolences go out to the victim’s family and loved ones.
How Do Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crashes Typically Unfold in Wisconsin Cities?
Hit-and-run crashes involving pedestrians are among the most serious traffic incidents in Wisconsin’s urban areas. When a driver flees the scene, the injured person may not receive help as quickly as they would if the driver had stayed, and gathering evidence becomes more difficult without an immediate witness account from the at-fault party. Evening and nighttime hours tend to see more of these incidents, partly because reduced visibility makes pedestrians harder to see and easier for fleeing drivers to claim they didn’t notice.
Investigators rely heavily on nearby surveillance cameras, witness statements, and vehicle debris left at the scene to identify a driver who has fled. In densely populated neighborhoods, these sources can be more available than in rural areas, which sometimes helps narrow down the vehicle involved.
Wisconsin law treats leaving the scene of a fatal crash as a serious felony, carrying significant penalties for those convicted.
