Middleton crash kills pedestrian; Torrez-Centeno arrested WI

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Middleton crash kills pedestrian; Torrez-Centeno arrested WI

MADISON, WI, (April 23, 2026) – A 68-year-old woman was killed early Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Middleton, according to police.

Authorities said the crash occurred just before 6 a.m. on Branch Street near Century Avenue when a pedestrian was hit by a car driven by Tanna Torrez-Centeno.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead on-site due to the severity of her injuries.

Police confirmed that Torrez-Centeno was taken into custody and charged with knowingly operating without a driver’s license causing death.

The Middleton Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

This incident highlights the ongoing risks pedestrians face across the United States.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 7,522 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in 2022, the highest total recorded since 1981. Pedestrian deaths accounted for roughly 17% of all traffic fatalities that year, reflecting a continued upward trend.

“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors that must be carefully examined,” said Candice Bond, Managing Partner with Bond Legal.

“In some cases, accident reconstruction specialists may be required to determine exactly what happened. These resources are essential in helping victims’ families pursue justice and potential compensation following a fatal crash,” Bond added, an experienced pedestrian accident attorney.


WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM

The family members of the woman killed in this crash may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim. Such claims may include damages for loss of companionship, emotional suffering, pain, and related losses.

“We understand just what families are forced to go through, and having their rights protected is vital,” said Stefano Formica, Of Counsel with Bond Legal.

“A wrongful death attorney can stay informed throughout the investigation and help ensure the family’s legal rights are protected. Relatives of victims may seek compensation for the emotional and financial impact of such a tragic loss.”


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Accident Injury News' national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in fatal pedestrian accidents, and if you or a family member need help, she is available for a free consultation to guide you.

(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Accident Injury News can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-986-7738 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).

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