Condolences pour in for Joe Dudzik, Milwaukee alderman killed in crash

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Alderman Joe Dudzik died from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident on the city’s southwest side late Thursday, May 21st. Officials say the accident happened around 11:25 p.m. on W. Morgan Ave. just east of S. 76th St. Police say Dudzik, 56, was riding his motorcycle when he struck barricades warning of a construction site. He was taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries.

The following are video and text statements issued by fellow council members and other officials in southeast Wisconsin:

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett

Common Council President Michael Murphy

Milwaukee Alderman James Bohl

Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan

Milwaukee Alderman José G. Pérez

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Milwaukee County Supervisor Mark Borkowski

Department of Public Works Commissioner Ghassan Korban

Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Alderman Russell Stamper

Alderman Robert W. Puente

State Sen. Lena Taylor

Director Clare Zautke

Alderman Ashanti Hamilton