Authorities respond to multi-vehicle crash near 124th and Cleveland in New Berlin
Updated: 2:43 p.m. on April 28, 2020
NEW BERLIN, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of 124th and Cleveland in New Berlin, sent two people -- including a police officer -- to the hospital on Tuesday, April 28.
New Berlin Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene just after 8 a.m.
Police said a vehicle traveling westbound on Cleveland Avenue, struck an on-duty New Berlin police officer's squad in the intersection, then struck two other vehicles before crashing into the garage of a nearby home and damaging two vehicles parked inside.
The officer was on normal patrol and was not engaged in a pursuit or responding to a call.
Two drivers, including the officer, were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The Wisconsin State Patrol is handling the investigation.
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Published: 9:36 a.m. on April 28, 2020
NEW BERLIN, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Authorities responded to a multi-vehicle crash near the intersection of 124th Street and West Cleveland Avenue in New Berlin Tuesday, April 28.
A CBS 58 news crew at the scene said at least five vehicles were involved, including a U-Haul tow truck.
It appears the U-Haul struck a garage and another vehicle inside the garage.
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West Cleveland from South 128th Street to Waukesha Road was blocked by authorities.
This is a developing story. Stick with CBS 58 on air and online for updates.