MFD: 1 dead in car vs. motorcycle crash in West Milwaukee
Posted: Aug 21, 2020 3:14 PM CDT | Updated: Aug 21, 2020 4:29 PM CDT
WEST MILWAUKEE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A motorcyclist is dead following a crash near 53rd and Burnham Streets in West Milwaukee.
Authorities were called to the scene around 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21.
According to West Milwaukee Police Chief Dennis Nasci, the motorcyclist traveling eastbound, and went "face to face" with a car traveling westbound.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle was not hurt.
Police believe speed is a factor. The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet.
The Milwaukee Fire Department and Wisconsin State Patrol was called to the scene to assist in the investigation.