Fond du Lac Avenue crashes; 1 dead, 1 injured
76th and Fond du Lac
MILWAUKEE - Two crashes happened on Fond du Lac Avenue just hours apart Thursday night, July 6 into Friday morning, July 7.
The first crash happened near 76th and Fond du Lac around 9:40 p.m. Thursday night. Police said a vehicle was headed north on 76th Street when it hit crashed into a disabled vehicle that was being pushed out of the roadway.
A 32-year-old Milwaukee woman was struck and pinned between the two vehicles. She was taken to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
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The passengers of the disabled vehicle – a 28-year-old Milwaukee woman, 10-year-old Milwaukee boy, and 24-year-old Milwaukee man – did not report any injuries.
Police said the driver of striking vehicle – a 19-year-old Milwaukee man – stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. He was driving at a high rate of speed when the crash happened.
David Green
The second crash, a hit-and-run, happened roughly two miles away near 56th and Fond du Lac around 12:35 a.m Friday.
Police said at the time a man sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The medical examiner identified the victim as 57-year-old David Green – who died after undergoing surgery July 23.
According to the medical examiner's office, Green was walking when he was hit and dragged roughly one block. A witness told investigators a pickup truck hit him as he crossed the street and fled the scene.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or use the P3 app.