Sheriff's Office: Driver found passed out in his vehicle after crashing into exit sign, snowbank on I-894

MILAWUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials are investigating a crash that occurred on I-894 SB at National Avenue, and they say alcohol may have been involved.

It happened shortly after 7:30 p.m.

Sheriff's officials say the driver of a Buick crashed into a highway exit sign and then crashed into a snowbank before coming to a stop.

We're told the driver was found to be passed out inside the vehicle with a foot on the gas pedal.

The driver was taken to Froedtert Hospital for a blood draw. It is unclear whether that driver was injured.

At this time, Sheriff's officials say it alcohol appears to be a factor in this crash.

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