MPD: Reckless driving likely cause of car crash near Hawley and Main

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Sep 24, 2021 2:39 PM CDT

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are investigating an accident that happened Thursday, Sept. 23, near the intersection of Hawley and Main.

Police say that a vehicle was traveling southbound on S. Hawley Rd. and disregarded the red light at the intersection of S. Hawley Rd. and W. Main St. resulting in a collision with another vehicle which was in the intersection.

Officials added the driver of the vehicle that ignored the traffic light, a 42-year-old Milwaukee man, had to be extricated and transported to an area hospital.

The driver of the other vehicle, a 64-year-old Milwaukee man was also transported to a local hospital.

Authorities believe the collision to be reckless driving related.

Milwaukee police say they issued citations to the driver that ignored the red light.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips App to remain anonymous.