Fatal single-vehicle Milwaukee crash; 1 person dead, 1 injured

MILWAUKEE - Police say speeding is believed to be a factor in a deadly, single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning, April 13, 2025.

The crash site is located inches away from a Milwaukee school.

Crash scene

It took brooms, buckets, and major manpower to clean up the aftermath of a deadly crash on Sunday.

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At Dr. MLK Jr. Drive and Walnut Street outside Golda Meir School, crews scooped up debris from the single-vehicle crash.

Debris following the crash

Not only did that vehicle slice through a tree, it also knocked down a light pole. Crews have put it on a flat bed to get it out of there.

First responders were called to the scene after 3 a.m.

Officers say a 44-year-old driver died following the crash. A 46-year-old sustained non-fatal injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment. 

Officers said speeding is believed to be a factor in the crash.

What they're saying:

"It’s like a speeding epidemic here in Milwaukee. I’ve almost gotten hit by cars," said Carl Davis.

Carl Davis says speeding isn’t a problem for people familiar with this stretch of road.

You can see the city of Milwaukee added speed humps and bumpouts to help calm traffic.

Crash scene

Milwaukee County Motor Vehicle Collision Data shows barely any crashes in the area this year.

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"Since they installed that speed bump it has decreased. So you won’t see it as much," added Davis.

But it’s possible it happened here last night, leading to debris and devastation.

"This should tell everyone to slow down. You’re not in that much of a rush that you have to do highway miles on public streets," added Davis.