Robin Dieringer, a 48-year-old Milwaukee mother of four, breast cancer survivor, and grandmother of three, was fatally struck by an impaired driver while crossing the street near Fond du Lac Avenue and Townsend Street on December 26, 2025, around 5:30 p.m. She was heading home from a nearby gas station when surveillance video captured a vehicle speeding eastbound and hitting her, leading to life-threatening injuries from which she died at the hospital. Her daughter Jasmine shared the family’s grief, noting Robin’s resilience and their last loving words on Christmas Day.
Family’s Response
Jasmine Dieringer described her mother as “strong and resilient,” emphasizing the tragedy’s ripple effects on her siblings, aged 9 and 12, and calling for drivers to avoid impairment and speed. The family seeks broader justice through changed behaviors, beyond legal punishment, as Robin was “just crossing the street” innocently.
Investigation Status
Milwaukee police arrested the unidentified driver at the scene, suspecting impairment (possibly alcohol or drugs), and referred charges to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. The case underscores pedestrian safety risks in urban areas during holidays, with ongoing probes into exact circumstances.
