Man sentenced in fatal New Year's Day 2020 crash near 35th and Congress

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Forty-four-year-old Eugene Scull has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the fatal crash on New Year's Day 2020 near 35th and Congress.

On top of that, Scull has also been sentenced to six years of extended supervision.

According to court documents, Scull was driving a Ford Expedition SUV southbound on 35th Street shortly before 3 a.m. on New Year's Day, when he lost control and crossed into the northbound lanes.

Scull's car collided with a Chevy Camaro. Police say a passenger in the Camaro was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say a passenger in Scull's car was also hurt. Court documents state that while police were on scene, Scull showed signs of intoxication.

Scull admitted to being at a social club and drinking alcohol earlier in the night.

Police say his blood alcohol concentration was measured at .159.

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