One day after fouryearold, Zekani Hymes, was hit and killed by a runaway driver on Milwaukee's north side, one lawmaker is calling for change.

On Tuesday, Zekani Hymes and her mother, Gloria Hymes, were crossing Teutonia Avenue in broad day light. A reckless driver hit them and sent them flying in the air.

"I think that jail should be automatic if you kill somebody," State Representative Lakeshia Myers said.

It sounds like common sense, but in Wisconsin, that's not the case.

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