Rickyia Langham, 5, dies when struck by car on Leon Terrace and Constance Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Child, 5, struck by car, killed on Milwaukee's northwest side
The Fire Department said the call came in about 9:50 a.m.
The crash happened at Leon Terrace and Constance Avenue, which is not far from Fond du Lac and Hampton avenues.
A pastor, who is related to the girl, said the family was on its way to church when a car came speeding by and hit the girl.
Police find vehicle involved in deadly hit-and-run crash of girl, 5
The Porsche Cayenne was found on the city’s north side, police said.
One person was arrested in connection with the incident, but police said they’re still looking for the driver.
Milwaukee woman admits to lying to police in wake of fatal hit-and-run crash
The 30-year-old man suspected of driving the SUV involved in this case was arrested Thursday, November 10th. The complaint indicates the SUV is owned by Crowder.
Charged: Sherman Liddell admits he was driving the SUV that struck, killed 5-year-old girl
30-year-old Sherman Liddell of Milwaukee is now charged in connection with the hit-and-run death of five-year-old Rickyia Langham.
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