Milwaukee, WI (July 20, 2026) – An 84-year-old bicyclist died Sunday night, July 19, after colliding with a bus near Cathedral Square Park in Milwaukee.
The crash happened around 8:35 p.m. on the 500 block of East Kilbourn Avenue, according to Milwaukee police. The cyclist was riding eastbound when he was involved in a collision with a GO Riteway bus that was turning right onto North Jackson Street.
The cyclist suffered life-threatening injuries and died at the scene. His identity has not yet been released. The bus driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing review. No further details were immediately available.
Investigators continue working to determine the exact sequence of events leading up to the collision.
Our condolences go out to the cyclist’s family during this difficult time.
Wrongful Death Claims Involving Commercial Buses in Milwaukee, WI
When a commercial bus is involved in a fatal collision, the resulting legal claim usually looks different from a typical two-car case because a bus company, rather than an individual driver alone, may bear responsibility.
Wisconsin law allows a deceased person’s family to pursue a wrongful death claim, typically brought by a spouse, child, or personal representative of the estate, to recover damages tied to funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and other losses stemming from the death.
In these cases, a commercial bus operator may be held to a higher standard of care than an ordinary driver, given the size of the vehicle and the training required to operate it. Questions about the company’s hiring practices, driver training, and maintenance records can become relevant to how the collision occurred.
Commercial vehicle collisions commonly involve additional evidence not present in standard crashes, such as onboard camera footage, GPS data, and internal incident reports maintained by the bus company. A Milwaukee personal injury attorney can help ensure this evidence is preserved before it’s routinely deleted or overwritten, while also reviewing whether the bus company carries commercial liability coverage separate from standard auto insurance.
Families facing the aftermath of a fatal bus collision are usually uncertain of where to begin. At Konstantakis Law Office, we can help explain what a wrongful death claim might look like in your case and how to proceed from now on.
You can reach Konstantakis Law Office at (414) 427-6181 to talk through what happened with our team and learn more about your family’s options.
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