WisDOT releases new highway camera video of semi wreck in Mitchell Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation released on Wednesday, Aug. 28 new highway camera video of the semi wreck that unfolded in the Mitchell Interchange on Monday.The video includes two new angles -- one from the side (above) and a second from a wider shot (just below).
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation released on Wednesday, Aug. 28 new highway camera video of the semi wreck that unfolded in the Mitchell Interchange on Monday.The video includes two new angles -- one from the side (above) and a second from a wider shot (just below).
'This is extreme:' Ray's Towing manager, semi passenger speak after wreck in Mitchell Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- Shocking dash camera video showed the moment a semi barreled into a tow truck near the Mitchell Interchange on Monday, Aug. 26.
MILWAUKEE -- Shocking dash camera video showed the moment a semi barreled into a tow truck near the Mitchell Interchange on Monday, Aug. 26.
Caught on camera: Semi driver cited after crashing into tow truck near Mitchell Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- A semi driver received two citations after a crash involving a tow truck near the Mitchell Interchange Monday, Aug. 26.It happened shortly after 11 a.m.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said the tow truck driver was on the scene of a separate crash when the semi, headed southbound through the Mitchell Interchange, struck the tow truck.The semi's cab separated from its base after the impact, and the trailer flipped on its side, blocking all three lanes of traffic.The tow truck slammed into the wall, and the driver was trapped in the cab.
MILWAUKEE -- A semi driver received two citations after a crash involving a tow truck near the Mitchell Interchange Monday, Aug. 26.It happened shortly after 11 a.m.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said the tow truck driver was on the scene of a separate crash when the semi, headed southbound through the Mitchell Interchange, struck the tow truck.The semi's cab separated from its base after the impact, and the trailer flipped on its side, blocking all three lanes of traffic.The tow truck slammed into the wall, and the driver was trapped in the cab.
Driver ID'd in crash that injured motorcyclist on I-94 near Drexel Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office identified the driver involved in a crash on I-94 in Oak Creek that backed up traffic for hours on Friday, Aug. 23.Officials say 37-year-old Tiondras Dyson was driving an SUV that struck a motorcycle on I-94 northbound just south of the Drexel exit around 4 p.m.The female driver of the motorcycle sustained multiple injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office identified the driver involved in a crash on I-94 in Oak Creek that backed up traffic for hours on Friday, Aug. 23.Officials say 37-year-old Tiondras Dyson was driving an SUV that struck a motorcycle on I-94 northbound just south of the Drexel exit around 4 p.m.The female driver of the motorcycle sustained multiple injuries.
MCSO: Semi driver who caused crash in Hale Interchange didn't have proper license
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man driving a semi truck -- who didn't have a proper license to do so -- caused a multi-vehicle crash in the Hale Interchange on Friday, Aug. 23.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, the full-sized semi truck rear-ended two vehicles on I-894 southbound at the start of the north to west ramp.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man driving a semi truck -- who didn't have a proper license to do so -- caused a multi-vehicle crash in the Hale Interchange on Friday, Aug. 23.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, the full-sized semi truck rear-ended two vehicles on I-894 southbound at the start of the north to west ramp.
Crashes create major backups in Hale Interchange, and I-94 in Oak Creek
Two crashes caused major backups in southeast Wisconsin Friday afternoon, Aug. 23.The first crash, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), closed all northbound lanes on I-41/94 northbound at Drexel Avenue in Oak Creek.
Two crashes caused major backups in southeast Wisconsin Friday afternoon, Aug. 23.The first crash, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), closed all northbound lanes on I-41/94 northbound at Drexel Avenue in Oak Creek.
Robert Matagi, accused in chase and crash that killed young father near 13th and Morgan, convicted
MILWAUKEE -- A young man prosecutors say was driving a vehicle that struck and killed a young father near 13th and Morgan as a deputy pursued that vehicle on April 11 pleaded no contest Tuesday, Aug. 20.Robert Matagi, 18, entered the plea to one count of hit-and-run involving death.
MILWAUKEE -- A young man prosecutors say was driving a vehicle that struck and killed a young father near 13th and Morgan as a deputy pursued that vehicle on April 11 pleaded no contest Tuesday, Aug. 20.Robert Matagi, 18, entered the plea to one count of hit-and-run involving death.
Man accused of shooting at good Samaritans on Hawley Road ramp enters insanity plea
MILWAUKEE -- A West Allis man accused of firing a handgun at some good Samaritans on the Hawley Road off-ramp from I-94 westbound on Aug. 6 pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity on Tuesday, Aug. 20.Austin Fountaine, 22, was in court Tuesday for his arraignment, during which he entered the special NGI plea.
MILWAUKEE -- A West Allis man accused of firing a handgun at some good Samaritans on the Hawley Road off-ramp from I-94 westbound on Aug. 6 pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity on Tuesday, Aug. 20.Austin Fountaine, 22, was in court Tuesday for his arraignment, during which he entered the special NGI plea.
Sheriff: 6 vehicles involved in crash that closed lane on I-94 near Puetz in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- Five vehicles and a semi were involved in a crash that prompted a lane closure on I-94 northbound near Puetz Road in Oak Creek Saturday afternoon, Aug. 17.It happened around 1 p.m.One person was taken to the hospital by ambulance, officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said.One lane of the freeway was closed after the crash, while two other lanes remained open.The freeway reopened by about 2:15 p.m.The cause of the crash was under investigation.
OAK CREEK -- Five vehicles and a semi were involved in a crash that prompted a lane closure on I-94 northbound near Puetz Road in Oak Creek Saturday afternoon, Aug. 17.It happened around 1 p.m.One person was taken to the hospital by ambulance, officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said.One lane of the freeway was closed after the crash, while two other lanes remained open.The freeway reopened by about 2:15 p.m.The cause of the crash was under investigation.
Motorcyclist dies from injuries in collision on SB I-894/41 at National Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- A motorcyclist died from injuries suffered in a crash on southbound I-894/41 on Thursday morning, Aug. 15.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says the wreck happened shortly after 11 a.m. approximately one mile north of W.
MILWAUKEE -- A motorcyclist died from injuries suffered in a crash on southbound I-894/41 on Thursday morning, Aug. 15.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says the wreck happened shortly after 11 a.m. approximately one mile north of W.
Sheriff: 10-vehicle crash in Racine creates massive backups in Oak Creek area
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office reported a shutdown of all southbound traffic on I-94 due to a 10-vehicle crash in Racine Saturday afternoon, Aug. 10.The southbound lanes at Drexel were closed, and traffic was diverted off the highway at Drexel.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office reported a shutdown of all southbound traffic on I-94 due to a 10-vehicle crash in Racine Saturday afternoon, Aug. 10.The southbound lanes at Drexel were closed, and traffic was diverted off the highway at Drexel.
Officials: After crashing vehicle on I-94, West Allis man shoots at driver who stopped to help
MILWAUKEE -- A 22-year-old West Allis man is in custody following a shots fired incident on I-94 early Tuesday, Aug. 6.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says the 22-year-old first crashed his car on I-94 near Hawley Road.
MILWAUKEE -- A 22-year-old West Allis man is in custody following a shots fired incident on I-94 early Tuesday, Aug. 6.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says the 22-year-old first crashed his car on I-94 near Hawley Road.
Recovery effort underway for missing swimmer off Warnimont Park in Cudahy
CUDAHY -- Recovery efforts were underway Tuesday, Aug. 6 for a missing swimmer who disappeared in Lake Michigan Monday night, Aug. 5.
CUDAHY -- Recovery efforts were underway Tuesday, Aug. 6 for a missing swimmer who disappeared in Lake Michigan Monday night, Aug. 5.