Authorities are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Sunday evening in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin, leaving a 66-year-old man dead. According to the Village of West Milwaukee Police Department, officers responded shortly after 7:30 p.m. on March 9 to reports of a person struck by a vehicle near the intersection of West National Avenue and South 54th Street.
When police arrived, they found a man lying in the roadway in the 5400 block of West National Avenue. Officers immediately began providing medical assistance while waiting for emergency responders to arrive. The victim was later identified as Calvin Young Jr. by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Firefighters and paramedics from the Milwaukee Fire Department joined the response and continued lifesaving efforts at the scene. Despite those efforts, officials said Young was pronounced dead at approximately 8:04 p.m.
The medical examiner’s office has listed the preliminary manner of death as an accident. An autopsy has been scheduled as part of the standard process to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the death.
Authorities also confirmed that the driver involved in the crash, a 30-year-old woman from Milwaukee, was taken into custody at the scene. Officials said potential charges related to the incident have been referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for review.
Investigators have not yet released additional details about the events leading up to the crash. Detectives are continuing to examine evidence and review the circumstances that resulted in the pedestrian being struck. Officials often remind drivers and pedestrians alike to remain cautious, particularly along busy roadways and intersections where visibility and traffic flow can create dangerous conditions.
Local authorities say incidents involving pedestrians highlight the importance of roadway awareness for both motorists and those traveling on foot. The Village of West Milwaukee Police Department continues to investigate the crash and will release additional information as it becomes available.
As the community reflects on the tragic loss, officials are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact investigators.
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