Milwaukee Judge Sentences Woman in Fatal Hit-and-Run
Tameca Martin received a three-year prison sentence following a fatal collision in Milwaukee.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Accidents
A Milwaukee judge sentenced 30-year-old Tameca Martin to three years in prison and three years of extended supervision for a fatal hit-and-run crash. Martin pleaded guilty to the incident, which occurred near 54th and National.
Why it matters
The sentencing concludes the legal process for a crash that killed 66-year-old Calvin Young Jr. while he was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk.
The court handed down the sentence on October 16, 2026, following Martin's guilty plea. The legal proceedings addressed the fatal collision involving the victim in a marked crosswalk.
The players
Tameca Martin
The 30-year-old defendant who pleaded guilty to fleeing the scene of a fatal accident.
Calvin Young Jr.
The 66-year-old victim who was struck and killed while in a marked crosswalk.
The details
Martin, who was carrying six children in her SUV at the time of the crash, fled the scene before stopping her vehicle approximately one half mile away. The collision at 54th and National resulted in the death of 66-year-old Calvin Young Jr.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: Tameca Martin was sentenced in court.
Legal Context
This sentencing aligns with Wisconsin's mandatory sentencing guidelines for hit-and-run resulting in death. It reflects the ongoing judicial focus on penalizing motorists who flee the scene of fatal pedestrian collisions.
Residents in the area near 54th and National should remain aware of pedestrian safety protocols in high-traffic crosswalks. The resolution of this case emphasizes the legal consequences for drivers involved in fatal collisions.
The takeaway
Drivers are reminded that leaving the scene of an accident carries severe criminal consequences regardless of passenger status. Adhering to traffic laws and remaining at the scene is critical for legal compliance and public safety.
Further reading
For more information on local traffic safety investigations, visit the Milwaukee Accidents portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS58.
