Man charged in fatal New Year's Day crash near 35th and Congress
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 44-year-old man is facing several charges following a fatal crash early on New Year's Day.
According to a criminal complaint, Eugene Scull is facing several charges including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.
Court documents state Scull was driving a Ford Expedition SUV southbound on 35th St. shortly before 3 a.m. when he lost control and crossed into the northbound lanes.
Scull's car then crashed head-on with a Chevy Camaro. A passenger in the Camaro was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
A passenger in Scull's car was also hurt. Court documents state while on scene, Scull was exhibiting signs of intoxication and admitted to being at a social club and drinking alcohol earlier in the night.
His blood alcohol concentration was measured at .159.
If convicted, Scull faces more than 70 years in prison.