Crossing Guard Andrew Tyler, 71, killed when struck by alleged hit-and-run driver Terrence Harris, 35, on N. 22nd Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wounds of Milwaukee crossing guard struck by hit-and-run driver require amputation
Tyler was walking east along Carmen Avenue toward Kluge Elementary School. As he crossed N. 22nd Street, a northbound car slammed into Tyler and kept going.
Tyler has been employed by the Milwaukee Police Department for the last nine years as a crossing guard.
Family relieved over arrest in fatal hit-and-run of beloved crossing guard
Angry and relieved — that’s how the daughter of the crossing guard killed in a hit-and-run last month, describes her feelings. The suspected driver has now been arrested and charged.
‘This (expletive) life or death:’ Man accused in hit-and-run that took life of crossing guard pleads not guilty
Terrence Harris, 35, was in court Thursday, Jan. 25 for his preliminary hearing, which he waived. Probable cause was found for further proceedings and Harris was bound over for trial.
Man accused in hit-and-run that took life of crossing guard to be sentenced
Terrence Harris, 35 — the Milwaukee man accused in connection with a hit-and-run crash that took the life of a Milwaukee Police Department crossing guard will be sentenced Tuesday, June 5.
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