Fatal crash in Milwaukee near 6th and State; 1 dead, 1 arrested

Scene at 6th and State

One person is dead, and another person was arrested after a two-vehicle crash in downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

According to the Milwaukee Police Department, at about 6:07 a.m., a 20-year-old was driving westbound on State Street when they crashed into another vehicle that was headed northbound on 6th Street.

The driver of the other vehicle, a 30-year-old, died from their injuries at the scene.

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The 20-year-old driver was taken into custody.

What's next:

This investigation is ongoing and charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department sent FOX6 the information. FOX6 also went to the scene of the crash.

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