A tragic incident occurred on the northwest side of Milwaukee, when a 2-year-old child was struck and killed by a vehicle near 60th and Hustis yesterday. According to
FOX6 News
, the toddler ran into traffic around 12:25 p.m. and was subsequently hit. The child was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries but later succumbed to them.
Reacting to the devastating news, Shaquan Jefferson, a local resident, said on
FOX6 News
, “I just heard a scream from down the block and I immediately heard like three or four ambulances come across the block,” further expressing the emotional toll such events take on the community. The driver of the vehicle, a 41-year-old man, did not flee the scene and was arrested. A spokesperson informed FOX6 News that criminal charges are to be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for a license violation that resulted in death.
Concerns about traffic safety in the area were echoed by Tameka Moss, who lives near the site of the tragedy. In an interview with
CBS 58
, Moss lamented the loss, empathetically stating, “Thats a hurting feeling you know,” and highlighted the need for caution and reduced speed, “They do need to slow it down,” she said.
The sentiment of shock and sorrow was shared by witness Tawanda Staten, who upon seeing the tragic scene, could not hold back tears. “Heartbroken because when I see that little baby, I see my kid,” Staten told
WISN 12 News
. Further investigations by the police revealed that the driver does not possess a valid driver’s license, though details on whether it was revoked, suspended or never obtained were still undetermined at the time of reporting. Reports are currently being processed by the Milwaukee police,
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