Milwaukee hit-and-run, pedestrian seriously injured

Hit-and-run, pedestrian seriously injured

A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run on Milwaukee's north side on Tuesday afternoon, March 19. It happened near 13th and Atkinson.

MILWAUKEE - A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run on Milwaukee's north side on Tuesday afternoon, March 19.

It happened near 13th and Atkinson around 2 p.m. Police said the driver fled the scene, and the 61-year-old victim was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. She was later pronounced dead, and identifie dby the medical examiner's office as Marnetta Powell.

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The suspect vehicle is described as a four-door, 2006-2007 blue Honda Accord with a black front bumper and extensive damage to the windshield. The vehicle may also have damage to the front bumper and hood, and a missing driver's side headlamp.

Anyone with information is asked to email Officer Hanney or call MPD at 414-935-7360; to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 tips app.