Woman dies after crashing SUV into back of semi on I-41 in Menomonee Falls

Wisconsin Department of Transportation

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A woman died in a crash on I-41 southbound in Menomonee Falls Thursday, Nov. 13. 

It happened near US Highway 145, when police say a driver of an SUV struck the rear of a slowing semitrailer. 

The driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene, identified as a 47-year-old woman. 

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as Danee Brinkman.

The Germantown Police Department and Wisconsin State Patrol assisted with the crash scene. 

An investigation is ongoing. 


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