Pedestrian struck, killed in Milwaukee
A woman was struck and killed while walking in a Milwaukee crosswalk on Monday, Nov. 7.
According to various media reports, Shelly Jarvey, who was 50-years-old, was struck by 27-year-old Ruben Tovar of Milwaukee. Jarvey was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
Tovar has reportedly been charged in connection with the fatal pedestrian crash that occurred at the intersection of 60th and Norwich. Tovar faces a criminal charge of “knowingly operating a motor vehicle while suspended – causing death.”
Fox 6 News reports that police said the striking vehicle and driver remained on scene at the time of the incident.
“The criminal complaint indicates the Jarvey was struck near 60th and Norwich on Milwaukee’s southwest side around 2:20 p.m. on Monday. The car Tovar was driving had been northbound on S. 60th St. in the lane of traffic closest to the center median,” an article by Fox 6 News reads. “At the time of the collision, the complaint says ‘the victim was making her way from the center median to the east side of N. 60th St. The front passenger side bumper of the Audi struck the victim and sent her flying the rest of the way across 60th St.’”
The news station reports that a review of records maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles show “the defendant’s driver status was suspended.” His car’s registration was also suspended. Tovar also stated to police that “the vehicle is also not insured.”
“When questioned by police, the complaint indicates Tovar stated that ‘he observed a bus pull to the side of the street. The defendant states that he sneezed twice, and when he looked up he observed a female pedestrian in front of his car. The defendant stated that he swerved to his left but struck the pedestrian anyway,’” the article reads. “Tovar pulled over and called 911 for help.”
Tovar faces up to six years in prison and $10,000 in fines if he’s convicted of a crime.
