Downtown Milwaukee fatal crash; woman dead, 1 in custody

Fatal crash near Wisconsin Avenue and Milwaukee Street

Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred in downtown Milwaukee early Friday morning, July 15. It happened near Wisconsin Avenue and Milwaukee Street around 12:20 a.m. 

Police say the 48-year-old female driver and 40-year-old female passenger were traveling southbound on N. Milwaukee Street when their vehicle lost control and struck a guard rail.

The passenger died as a result of her injuries at the scene.  The driver was taken into custody relating to the incident. 

Fatal crash near Wisconsin Avenue and Milwaukee Street

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Charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.