2 killed in crash on I-43 near Chase Ave., southbound freeway reopen after 5-hour shutdown

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal wrong-way driving crash on I-43 southbound near W. Chase Avenue early Wednesday morning, May 11. 

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirms they were called out for two victims, 19-year-old Tyler Anderson and 27-year-old Ivy Caldwell.

According to the sheriff's office, Caldwell drove the wrong way onto the highway, striking Anderson's vehicle. 

Both were pronounced deceased a short time later.

Live pic from one of the vehicles from that double fatal crash along I43SB near Holt Ave. Expect lanes to remain closed for the morning commute. @CBS58#ReadyTraffic update coming up. pic.twitter.com/gzWjigrYuE

— Andy Brovelli??? (@ABrovelli) May 11, 2022

The freeway was shut down around 2 a.m. for investigation, and traffic was diverted off at W. Becher St.

An investigation is ongoing.

Follow CBS 58 on-air and online for updates.