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Pedestrian struck by driver near 14th and Atkinson, driver flees

Not far from the scene, a double shooting occurred just a few hours prior.

A pedestrian was struck by a driver near 14th and Atkinson Thursday evening, according to the Milwaukee Police Department.

By: Madison Goldbeck , Julia Marshall

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MILWAUKEE — A pedestrian was struck by a driver near 14th and Atkinson Thursday evening, according to the Milwaukee Police Department.

The crash happened around 9:15 p.m. and police said the driver did not stop.

Police scene near 14th and Atkinson on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

The pedestrian, a 37-year-old woman, was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police said they are investigating the incident and asking anyone with information to contact police at 414-935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.

Not far from the scene, a double shooting occurred just a few hours prior. Milwaukee police say two boys, a 19-year-old and a 16-year-old, were shot and injured near 20th and Atkinson around 6 p.m.