Milwaukee, WI (August 12, 2024) – The Milwaukee Fire Department and local officers say a man is dead after a hit-and-run crash at Water and Market Streets downtown Milwaukee.

The incident happened just before 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 11. The Milwaukee Police Department said the 32-year-old man was walking in the street when he was struck by a vehicle traveling north and left the scene. The man's family identified the victim as Marcus Robinson.

According to the medical examiner's report Robinson was with two other people when the crash happened. It says a car speeding northbound struck and killed him. Though no additional information was disclosed, an investigation is still ongoing in the meantime. Witnesses were asked to contact officers with the Milwaukee Police Department if they had additional information to report.

We extend our deepest condolences to Marcus Robinson's family at this time.

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. 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 tenacious accident attorney to fight for justice and fair compensation on your behalf.

Our staff at the Paul Benson Law Firm is qualified and experienced to assist, advise, and defend bereaved families in their legal proceedings following the tragic death of a loved one. As a skilled wrongful death and personal 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 rights and assist you in getting fair compensation to cover burial costs, lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and a host of other damages. Call our skilled personal injury lawyers at (608) 208-6844 to learn more about your options at this time. Do not wait to contact our Milwaukee wrongful death attorneys to get the justice and fair compensation you deserve after your life-changing accident.

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