2 dead, 2 in hospital following 27th and North crash

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Sep 10, 2019 10:24 PM CDT

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee Police are investigating a fatal crash near N. 27th St. and W. North Ave. around 7:25 p.m., Tuesday.

According to police, the vehicle was speeding in the bike lane and lost control, eventually striking a cement pole.

The driver, a 22-year-old man, and one of the passengers, a 23-year-old man, passed away at the hospital due to injuries. Two other passengers are also in the hospital. A 21-year-old man sustained serious injuries and a 21-year-old woman suffered critical injuries.

MPD's crash reconstruction unit was on scene and will be handling the investigation.

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Posted: Sep 10, 2019 10:24 PM CDT

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Fire Department says they responded to a serious car accident near 27th and North Tuesday.

Officials say four patients were taken to the hospital.

This is a developing story. CBS 58 will provide updates as they become available.