MPD: 2 killed in crash on Milwaukee's south side, woman in custody

Police said two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Milwaukee's south side Saturday evening, Oct. 17. The crash happened near 27th Street and Edgerton Avenue around 8:30 p.m. and was caught on camera.

Investigators said a 48-year-old man and 50-year-old woman were driving home, the man behind the wheel when they were struck by another vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Both driver and passenger of the vehicle that was struck were pronounced dead at the scene.

Fatal crash at 27th and Edgerto
Fatal crash at 27th and Edgerto

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Fatal crash near 27th and Edgerton in Milwaukee

Fatal crash near 27th and Edgerton in Milwaukee

The 34-year-old woman driving the striking vehicle was taken to a hospital and expected to survive. She was taken into custody with four felony charges pending.

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