Milwaukee police squad crash, 2 officers injured, driver arrested

Milwaukee police squad involved in crash near 60th and Capitol

Two Milwaukee police officers were injured after their squad was involved in a crash on the city's north side on Saturday night, Jan. 13.

It happened near 60th and Capitol around 7:30 p.m.

FOX6 News was at the scene when it happened and found the unmarked police vehicle with visible damage to its passenger side. An SUV at the scene had damage to its front end.

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According to Milwaukee police, the SUV did not stop at the intersection which had flashing red lights, indicating it should be treated as a stop sign.

The SUV crashed into the Milwaukee squad vehicle which was crossing the intersection.

The officers were taken to the hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.

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The driver of the SUV, a 36-year-old woman, was arrested on suspicion of OWI.