Vehicle hits, seriously injures bicyclist in Milwaukee

Police arrest 47-year-old woman driver after incident at 7th and Becher

Feb. 25, 2026 at 6:07am

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A 66-year-old bicyclist was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle on Milwaukee's south side on Wednesday afternoon. Police arrested the 47-year-old woman driver and said criminal charges will be referred to the district attorney's office.

Why it matters

Bicycle-vehicle collisions are a major public safety concern in urban areas, often resulting in serious injuries to cyclists. This incident highlights the need for improved road safety measures and driver education to protect vulnerable road users.

The details

According to police, the vehicle hit the bicyclist and then crashed into a fence at the intersection of 7th and Becher Streets. The 66-year-old cyclist was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive. No other injuries were reported. The 47-year-old woman driver was arrested, and police said criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

  • The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon.

The players

Milwaukee Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the incident and making the arrest.

Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office

The office that will review the case and determine if criminal charges will be filed against the driver.

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What’s next

Police said the case will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office to determine if criminal charges will be filed against the 47-year-old woman driver.

The takeaway

This collision underscores the need for improved road safety measures and driver education to protect vulnerable cyclists in urban areas and prevent such serious incidents from occurring.