CUDAHY, Wis. — A child is injured after being hit by a car as they walked to school in Cudahy.
Cudahy Police responded around 8:00 a.m. on October 28 to the intersection of E. Ramsey Avenue and S. Swift Avenue on the city’s southeast side.
The 9-year-old child was walking to J.E. Jones Elementary School when they were hit by a car. The driver fled the scene.
The child was taken to Children’s Hospital for their injuries, but it’s unknown what their current condition is.
Police eventually located the suspected car and driver, and arrested an 89-year-old woman from Milwaukee. Charges are being referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney.
In a statement from the School District of Cudahy:
The School District of Cudahy is confirming that a J.E. Jones Elementary School student was struck by a vehicle this morning at the intersection of Ramsey and Swift while walking to school.
Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene, and the student’s parents were notified right away. The student sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The Cudahy Police Department is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.
“Our thoughts are with the student and their family during this difficult time,” said Dr. Michelle Garven, Superintendent of the School District of Cudahy. “The safety and well-being of our students is always our highest priority. We are working closely with law enforcement and offering support to all students and staff who may need it.”
School counselors and support staff are available at J.E. Jones Elementary to provide emotional support to students and staff affected by the event. Families who feel their child may need to speak with someone are encouraged to contact the school. The district asks for the community’s understanding and privacy for the family as they focus on their child’s recovery.
