A tragic crash in Milwaukee has left a community shaken after a pedestrian was killed in broad daylight—while crossing the street in what police say should have been a safe, clearly marked crosswalk.

According to authorities, 29-year-old Tameca N. Martin is now facing serious charges after allegedly striking and killing 66-year-old Calvin Young Jr., then leaving the scene without stopping to help. The incident, which occurred on March 9 near West National Avenue and South 54th Street, is raising questions not only about driver responsibility but also about the circumstances inside the vehicle at the time.

As first reported in local coverage, officers responded to the scene shortly after 1:40 p.m. and found Young lying in the roadway, unresponsive. Despite efforts from emergency responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators say surveillance footage captured the moment of impact. Young was walking in a marked crosswalk—clearly visible with reflective markings and signage—when he was struck by Martin’s SUV. The force of the collision was so severe that his body was thrown approximately 108 feet, underscoring the speed and impact of the crash.

But what happened next is what has drawn the most attention.

According to police, the driver did not stop to render aid. Instead, the vehicle was seen maneuvering around the victim’s body and continuing down the road. Authorities noted that the intersection was well-lit and unobstructed, suggesting there were no clear barriers preventing the driver from seeing the pedestrian or stopping after the crash.

Shortly after the incident, officers were alerted to a separate call nearby involving a woman with several children who appeared distressed. Police located Martin about half a mile from the crash scene, along with a damaged Chevrolet Equinox and six children inside the vehicle—all under the age of 12.

Investigators found that only one of the children was properly secured in a car seat, while others—including young children—were unrestrained.

Witnesses told police they overheard Martin on the phone shortly after the crash, saying words to the effect of, “I hit the guy, he’s not moving,” and urgently asking someone to come pick her up.

During questioning, Martin reportedly admitted she was driving to a friend’s home when the crash occurred. She told investigators she had been looking at her GPS on her phone because she was unfamiliar with the area and claimed she did not see the pedestrian until the last moment. She also acknowledged leaving the scene, saying she panicked and “did not know what to do.”

Authorities further allege that Martin did not have a valid driver’s license and admitted to smoking marijuana roughly two hours before the crash. Toxicology results are still pending as part of the ongoing investigation.

In a later statement to police, Martin reportedly said she exited the vehicle briefly after the crash but failed to check on the victim before driving away. She later stopped, told the children to get out of the car, and remained nearby.

The case has left many grappling with the devastating sequence of events—from the fatal impact itself to the decision to leave the scene. For the victim’s family, the loss is immeasurable, and for the community, it’s a stark reminder of how quickly tragedy can unfold on the road.

Martin has been charged with hit-and-run involving death and operating a vehicle without a license causing death. She is currently being held on bond and is expected to appear in court in the coming weeks as the case moves forward.