Jane D. Kulich, 52, was killed on November 21, 2021, while walking with Citizens Bank’s group in the annual Waukesha Christmas parade. A red Ford Escape entered the closed parade route and moved through participants and spectators. Witnesses walking with the bank saw the SUV approach from behind; one described Kulich landing on the vehicle’s hood before falling to the pavement and being run over. The Waukesha County medical examiner attributed her death to multiple blunt-force injuries from the vehicle strike, including crushing injuries to her chest, pelvis and abdomen.

Kulich was a wife, mother of Taylor, Aliesha and Jacob, and a grandmother. Relatives remembered her as devoted to family, active in church and fond of traditions such as weekend game nights. Police identified Darrell Edward Brooks Jr. as the driver and said he acted alone; officers and witnesses said attempts to stop the SUV failed before it drove into the parade. Brooks was arrested that night after abandoning the vehicle several blocks from the scene.

If anyone knew Jane Kulich or was with the parade that day and can add detail about her or the events, please share what you remember.