Middleton, WI – A pedestrian was killed in a crash involving a woman driving without a valid license on October 12, 2023.
The incident occurred around 6:45 p.m. at the intersection of University Avenue and Park Street. Authorities confirmed that a 34-year-old woman struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian while traveling eastbound.
Emergency responders from the Middleton Fire Department arrived on the scene shortly after the collision. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the site of the accident. The driver sustained minor injuries and was treated by medical personnel.
Authorities stated that the woman has been charged with vehicular homicide and driving without a valid license. The intersection was temporarily closed for several hours while investigators gathered evidence and documented the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing the pedestrian cross the street when the vehicle approached. The investigation is ongoing, and no further information has been released regarding potential additional charges or circumstances surrounding the incident.
Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes as cleanup and investigation efforts continue in the area.