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Bicyclist struck, killed by driver near Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

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MILWAUKEE — A 43-year-old bicyclist was killed after being struck by a driver near the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on Tuesday.

The crash happened just after 3 p.m. when a driver struck and killed a bicyclist who slipped onto the roadway near Howell and Grange, according to police.

The bicyclist was identified as Derrick Milkie by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office on Thursday, Aug. 14.

Watch: Bicyclist struck, killed by driver near Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Large emergency response near Howell and Grange

The crash prompted a large emergency response and road closures in the area. Travelers heading to the airport were also told to expect delays.

Police say the motorist remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation, and that the incident will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.


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