Milwaukee toddler struck; 60th and Hustis on city's northwest side

Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that killed a 2-year-old child who ran into traffic near 60th and Hustis (just south of Good Hope) on Wednesday, Nov. 13. 

Officials say around 12:25 p.m., a vehicle struck the toddler. The child was taken to a hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries and later died.

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Pedestrian struck at 60th and Hustis, Milwaukee

"I just heard a scream from down the block and I immediately heard like three or four ambulances come across the block," said Shaquan Jefferson, who lives nearby. "It’s sad. It’s devastating to me."

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The driver of the vehicle, a 41-year-old man, remained on the scene and was arrested.

Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. When asked, a spokesperson said it was a license violation resulting in death.

"I would be there to comfort  the console because there’s nothing you can say or do because it won’t bring that child back but it’s devastating," Jefferson said.