MPD: Reckless driving causes overnight crash

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Oct 25, 2021 5:16 AM CDT

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a serious crash that happened as the result of reckless driving. Two people were injured, one of them in critical condition.

It happened Sunday, Oct. 24 around 11:50 p.m. at the intersection of W. Silver Spring Dr. and W. Fond du Lac Avenue.

A car traveling at a high rate of speed without headlights ran a red light, hitting another car.

The driver of the striking vehicle was taken to the hospital and rushed into surgery. The Driver is still in critical condition.

The driver of the other car was also transported to a local hospital for overall complaints of pain.

Excessive speed and reckless driving are believed to be contributing factors to the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at 414-933-4444 or Crime Stoppers at 414224 TIPS or P3 Tips App to remain anonymous.