Milwaukee fatal crash; driver hit tree near 94th and Wilbur, 1 arrested

Milwaukee fatal crash, driver arrested

One person is dead following a crash near 94th and Wilbur in Milwaukee on Tuesday night, Jan. 13.

MILWAUKEE - One person is dead following a crash near 94th and Wilbur in Milwaukee on Tuesday night, Jan. 13.

What we know:

Milwaukee police said the driver, a 60-year-old, was traveling west on Wilbur Avenue at excessive speed when he lost control and hit a tree. The driver was taken into custody and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at the hospital.

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The passenger, a 41-year-old, was fatally injured and died on the scene. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified that person as Elaine Corbitt. 

What's next:

Charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.