West Milwaukee Pedestrian Killed in National Avenue Crash

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A 66-year-old West Milwaukee man, identified as Calvin Young Jr., died after being struck by a vehicle on March 9 near the intersection of West National Avenue and South 54th Street in West Milwaukee. Police arrived on the scene shortly after 7:30 p.m. and found Young in the roadway, where they attempted lifesaving efforts before he was pronounced dead at the scene around 8:04 p.m. The driver, a 30-year-old Milwaukee woman, was taken into custody, with charges being referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

Why it matters

Pedestrian safety is an ongoing concern in the Milwaukee area, with several high-profile incidents in recent years. This crash highlights the need for increased awareness and safety measures to protect vulnerable road users.

The details

According to the Village of West Milwaukee Police Department, officers responded to the scene shortly after 7:30 p.m. and found Calvin Young Jr. in the roadway. Despite lifesaving efforts by police and the Milwaukee Fire Department, Young was pronounced dead at the scene around 8:04 p.m. The driver involved, a 30-year-old Milwaukee woman, was taken into custody, with charges being referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

• The incident occurred on March 9, 2026 around 7:30 p.m.
• Young was pronounced dead at the scene around 8:04 p.m.

What’s next

The crash remains under investigation by the Village of West Milwaukee Police Department.