Hit-and-run crash takes the life of innocent young girl

I send prayers to the loving family members and friends of seven-year-old Londyn Quesada, who was killed by a reckless driver on Wednesday night in a hit-and-run crash as she was riding with her mother in a vehicle at N. 76th and W. Calumet Rd. in the 9th District. As co-chair of the City-County Carjacking and Reckless Driving Task Force, I am sadly all too familiar with the tragic consequences of this senseless and deadly behavior, and I cannot fathom how anyone could strike another vehicle, killing an innocent child – or anyone – and simply flee the scene, leaving the victim to die.

Our city cannot continue to sustain the carnage and terror that reckless driving has brought forth, and I will not cease my efforts to find ways of stopping it. We must impose stiffer penalties and consequences for those whose actions have a total disregard for other people’s lives, especially children.

Please support the family if you are able, including attending a vigil for Londyn this evening at 7 p.m. at 76th and Calumet. Purple, pink and blue balloons are encouraged.

The driver who fled from the scene is still at large.

So while I ask for comfort and prayers for the family members of Londyn and her mother, I also urge anyone with information on the crash to please contact Milwaukee Police immediately at 414-935-7360, Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS (224-8477) or via the app (P3TIPS.COM).

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.