Israel Soto-Colon, 62, killed in pedestrian collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Anthony Velazquez, 21, at 35th and Mitchell in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Anthony Velazquez pleads not guilty in fatal hit-and-run crash; judge binds him over for trial
Velazquez is charged with hit-and-run resulting in death. He is accused of killing Soto-Colon and driving off — abandoning his vehicle nearby and later reporting that it was stolen, according to the criminal complaint.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of pedestrian accident victims and their families.
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