Unlicensed driver charged in fatal Milwaukee crash

Surveillance video shows the driver stopping after striking the woman at 60th & Silver Spring

Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:57pm

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Prosecutors have charged a 26-year-old Wauwatosa man with striking and killing a 52-year-old woman as she crossed a busy Milwaukee intersection on April 10. According to the criminal complaint, Deshaun Futrell admitted to smoking marijuana and driving without a valid license when he hit Sheryl Lloyd, who had the right of way in the crosswalk.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of unlicensed and impaired driving, and the devastating consequences it can have on pedestrians and the community. It also raises questions about repeat offenders and the enforcement of driver's license suspensions.

The details

Surveillance video shows Lloyd walking behind a bus when Futrell, driving a silver Ford Edge, struck her as he was turning left from 60th Street onto Silver Spring Drive. The video shows Futrell getting out of his vehicle and pulling Lloyd out of the street, where other bystanders provided aid. Lloyd later died from her injuries. Futrell admitted to investigators that he had smoked marijuana a couple of hours before the crash, though he claimed he was not high at the time. He also admitted that he knew he did not have a valid driver's license, as it had been suspended due to unpaid parking tickets. Records show Futrell had pleaded guilty to "operating while suspended" in four prior cases.

  • The incident occurred around 6:30 a.m. on April 10, 2026.
  • Futrell's driver's license was last suspended in June 2025, with reinstatement not eligible until June 2026.

The players

Deshaun Futrell

A 26-year-old man from Wauwatosa who was charged with striking and killing a pedestrian while driving without a valid license.

Sheryl Lloyd

A 52-year-old Milwaukee woman who was struck and killed by Futrell while crossing the street in a crosswalk.

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What they’re saying

“The victim walked in front of his car as he was turning.”

— Deshaun Futrell, Suspect

“She never got to cross the street. I seen her standing there waiting on the light to change. So when I when I didn't see her across the street, that's when it made me look over and wonder where she went to. And that's when I seen her laying in the street. And the guy jumped out of his car and was trying to pull her to the curb.”

— Carl Coleman, Witness

What’s next

Prosecutors are reviewing the case to determine if additional charges will be filed against Futrell. The judge will also decide whether to allow Futrell to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the urgent need for stronger enforcement of driver's license laws and impaired driving regulations to protect vulnerable pedestrians. It also highlights the devastating impact that unlicensed and impaired driving can have on individuals and communities.