Milwaukee police seek driver after late-night hit-and-run kills two pedestrians

Milwaukee residents were shaken Monday after two pedestrians were killed in a late-night hit-and-run collision on the city's north side. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner identified the victims as 48-year-old May Daiber of Wausau and 49-year-old Amy Austin of Milwaukee.

The crash happened at about 11:12 p.m. Sunday near North Teutonia Avenue and West Vienna Street, according to Milwaukee police. Investigators say a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed struck the two people while they were crossing the street and then fled the scene.

What police say and what investigators are seeking

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office told authorities both victims died at the scene. Investigators reported that two vehicles were involved and were "racing" at the time of the collision; one victim was possibly struck twice, the medical examiner said.

Milwaukee police have described the fleeing vehicle as a black SUV but have not released additional identifying details or a suspect description. Officers are asking anyone with information to come forward.

• Contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 with tips.
• Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or via the P3 Tips app.
• Residents with doorbell, dashboard or nearby security camera footage from the area around 11:00–11:30 p.m. Sunday are urged to check recordings and report relevant clips to investigators.

Police investigators have not yet said whether charges will be filed or whether they have identified the driver. The department did not provide a motive or indicate whether alcohol, drugs or other factors played a role as the probe continues.

Local impact and next steps

Incidents involving high-speed driving and pedestrians raise safety concerns on neighborhood streets, particularly after dark. City traffic and public-safety officials routinely advise pedestrians to use crosswalks, wear visible clothing and avoid crossing midblock at night; however, investigators said the two victims were crossing when they were struck.

Anyone with information, including video or photographs from the area near North Teutonia and Vienna late Sunday, should contact Milwaukee police or Crime Stoppers as listed above. Police said they will continue to investigate and released no further details Monday afternoon.

"The medical examiner said the two women were crossing the road when they were struck by two vehicles that were 'racing.'"