Pedestrian killed near Ascension St. Joseph Hospital, driver arrested Police said the driver was traveling westbound down Burleigh Street early Saturday, when their vehicle collided with the victim near 49th St.

Milwaukee police arrested a driver who they said hit and killed a pedestrian attempting to cross the street near Ascension St. Joseph Hospital early Saturday.

Police said the driver was traveling westbound down Burleigh Street around 2:15 a.m., when their vehicle collided with the victim near 49th Street. The pedestrian died on scene.


Criminal charges for the 39-year-old driver have been referred to the district attorney's office. Anyone with information on the crash should contact Milwaukee police at (414) 935-7360. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips.
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