WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The West Allis Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred in the 8000 block of W. Greenfield Ave. Saturday, August 17th.
Preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle was traveling westbound on W. Greenfield Ave. in the 7900 block when the crash occurred. Officials say the driver veered into oncoming traffic, jumped the curb, and continued through an open field ultimately crashing into another vehicle.
Rescue personnel responded to the scene and administered lifesaving efforts, but the driver of the vehicle ultimately passed away.
At this time, the driver appears to have had an unknown medical episode prior to the crash.
No other people were injured as a result of the crash.
The driver is a 66-year-old man from West Allis.
Neither alcohol nor speed appears to be a factor in this incident.