Milwaukee, WI (June 18, 2024) – According to the Kenosha Police Department, a young boy was hit and killed at McGovern Park on Sunday, June 16.

Authorities say that the four-year-old child was at the park for a Father's Day party, and officers added that the child died after a car hit him in the McGovern Park parking lot. Local news surveillance video shows first responders arriving after 6:00 p.m., and officials further added that the motorist involved in the incident stayed at the scene. No further details were disclosed, but an investigation is still ongoing.

We offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased child.

Deadly Pedestrian Accidents in Wisconsin

According to Wisconsin state law, pedestrians are entitled to use sidewalks and traverse streets, yet pedestrian accidents nonetheless occur on a daily basis. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reports that more than 2,000 pedestrians are struck by vehicles annually in the state, and a significant number of these incidents result in fatalities, or serious injuries that may require months or years of recovery.

Tragically, these crashes often result in major injuries for pedestrians, such as traumatic brain injuries, major tissue damage and disfiguration, or permanent disability necessitating long-term care. Oftentimes, people succumb to their injuries as a result of these incidents. And if you have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident and have questions about the details of the incident, don't hesitate to contact an empathetic and brave Milwaukee wrongful death attorney to fight for justice and fair compensation for you and your family.

Our staff at the Paul Benson Law Firm is qualified and experienced to assist, advise, and defend victims or their families in their legal proceedings. As a skilled wrongful death and injury lawyer in Wisconsin, Paul Benson will carefully review all of the specifics of your case and weigh all of your options for obtaining fair, full damages in court. Furthermore, he will do all it takes to protect your legal rights and assist you in getting fair compensation to cover burial costs, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and a host of other damages.

You shouldn't face the aftermath of your devastating loss alone. Call our Milwaukee-area wrongful death lawyers at (608) 208-6844 to learn more about your options at this challenging time.

Notes: Our writing team utilizes secondary sources, including local news reports, police reports, social media platform posts, and eyewitness accounts to gather information about accidents in Wisconsin. It's essential to clarify that our firm has not independently verified the specifics of this particular incident. Therefore, if you discover any inaccuracies in our post, we encourage you to reach out to The Paul Benson Law Firm so that we can promptly rectify any errors. Additionally, we are willing to remove the post upon request. 

Disclaimer: If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in an accident, it's crucial to seek immediate medical attention. Please note that this post is not intended as a solicitation for business. The information provided here does not constitute legal or medical advice. Furthermore, the photograph accompanying this post is unrelated to the accident scene described.