2 dead after car crashes into tree, catches on fire on Milwaukee's northwest side

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police is investigating a deadly crash near Fairmount and Appleton Ave. that happened earlier Sunday afternoon, Nov. 16. 

Police state the driver, a 38-year-old, and passenger, a 39-year-old, were traveling southeast on Appleton Ave. when the vehicle collided with a tree and caught on fire. 

Both the driver and passenger died due to injuries from the crash. 

CBS 58 is working to learn more information about the incident.