Unmarked squad among those involved in three-vehicle wreck

MILWAUKEE -- One of the vehicles involved in a three-vehicle wreck on northbound I-94/43 near Oklahoma Ave. on Monday morning, September 17th was an unmarked squad from the Cook County Sheriff's Department.

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department told FOX6 News the officer in the unmarked squad was traveling into Wisconsin from Cook County in Illinois to pick up an inmate.

The officer was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. A woman in another car also suffered minor injuries. The third driver was not hurt.

It's unclear what caused the wreck, which shut down the two left lanes until about 8:45 a.m. Monday. Officials say alcohol does not appear to be a factor.

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