MFD: car on fire runs into tree on Milwaukee's northwest side

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police is investigating a deadly crash near Fairmount and Appleton Ave. that happened earlier Sunday afternoon, Nov. 16. 

Police state the driver, a 38-year-old, and passenger, a 39-year-old, were traveling southeast on Appleton Ave. when the vehicle collided with a tree. According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the car was on fire when it ran into the tree. 

Both the driver and passenger died due to injuries from the crash. 

CBS 58 is working to learn more information about the incident.