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Families come together, remember the victims of Milwaukee’s traffic violence

MILWAUKEE – Traffic violence has killed more than 60 people in Milwaukee this year alone, according to police data. A community event on Saturday – World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims – hoped to comfort grieving families.

“I am forever broken and forever changed as a result of this epidemic affecting our city of Milwaukee, which is reckless driving,” said Nicole Byrd, his mother. Danari Peer.

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Milwaukee organizations joined the Peak Initiative to shine a light on traffic violence Saturday.

“We want people to support the families that have been affected,” said Celia Jackson of the Coalition for Safe Driving MKE.

Families like the Dunmores are still processing the loss Talise Dumore, 20 years olda daughter and a sister.

Families come together, remember the victims of Milwaukee’s traffic violence

“It’s kind of bittersweet to have so many families that really feel what we feel,” said Martha Dunmore, Talise’s mother. “She was a beautiful person. She really was.”

Sisters Talise and De-Lisha Dunmore were the victims of a September hit-and-run on the city’s north side. Talise was killed.

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“It’s been a long journey,” De-Lisha Dunmore said.

The devastating feeling left behind is why organizers said it was important to remember together.

“You’re not alone,” Byrd said.

Families come together, remember the victims of Milwaukee’s traffic violence

“I wasn’t ready, but today I’m ready,” said Gloria Shaw, his mother Xavier Davis who was killed in a hit-and-run in 2022. “Today would have been 26 years old, so happy birthday to my baby.”

Surrounded by resources, the families said they will continue to fight for safer roads — and justice for those killed in the process — by speaking up for those taken too soon.

“We are her voice, she gives us the strength to fight every day,” said Martha Dunmore.