Man on moped dies after leaving roadway, striking telephone pole

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal accident that happened on Bolivar a few blocks east of Howell Ave. late Saturday, July 19th.

Officials say a 49-year-old Milwaukee man operating a moped-type vehicle, left the roadway and collided with a telephone pole -- causing his death.

Police have identified the man as David Nelson.

The circumstances surrounding what, if anything, caused the victim to leave the roadway are still under investigation.