Pedestrian dies after being struck near 8th and Becher

A 48-year-old Milwaukee man has died after being hit by a car near 8th and Becher.

Milwaukee police say the man was crossing northbound on S. 8th Street just before 6:30 p.m. Monday when he was hit by a car going westbound on Becher Street.

He was taken to a local hospital for emergency surgery, but Milwaukee police confirmed the man's death just after 11 p.m. 

The driver remained on scene and an investigation continues. The victim's name has not been released. 

Stay tuned to CBS 58 News for updates. 
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