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Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle on N 76th St.

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MILWAUKEE — A 52-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle while trying to cross the street on the 5600 block of N. 76th St. Saturday evening.

The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, where they later died.

The 45-year-old driver of the vehicle was arrested by the Milwaukee Police Department following the crash, according to a release.

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The incident took place at about 5:25 p.m., when the vehicle was headed north on N. 76th St.

On Wednesday, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as Dion Stewart.

MPD is investigating the incident, and police have referred charges to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.


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