Oak Creek I-94 crash at Drexel; woman dead, ejected from vehicle

OAK CREEK, Wis. - A Milwaukee woman is dead after a rollover crash on I-94 near Drexel Avenue in Oak Creek on Wednesday, March 13.

The Oak Creek Fire Department said the crash happened around 5:15 p.m. The medical examiner's office identified the woman as 25-year-old Zamra Hughes.

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office shut down all northbound lanes of the interstate at Drexel Avenue following the crash.

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First-arriving fire crews reported one car lying on its roof with significant damage and a single occupant who was ejected. Fire officials said bystanders and police officers performed CPR on the victim until paramedics arrived. The person was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second vehicle involved was located approximately one quarter mile from the scene. Officials said the vehicle sustained moderate damage and the single occupant was medically evaluated but refused transport to the hospital. 

Zamra Hughes (photo provided by friend)

The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation of the accident with assistance from the Wisconsin State Patrol.