Victim of Fatal Crash on Locust Street Identified
UPDATE: The victim of the fatal vehicle crash on Monday has been identified as Anthony A. Johnson. This investigation is also ongoing.
ORIGINAL: A fatal accident occurred around 12:35 PM at N. 35th Street and W. Locust Street on Monday.
According to police, a 34-year-old West Allis man was driving a Ford Edge north on N. 35th Street at failed to stop for a red light at W. Locust Street. While in the intersection, the Ford Edge was struck by two vehicles.
The driver of the Ford Edge died on scene. The drivers of the other vehicles suffered minor injuries and remained on scene. Speed is believed to be a factor in the crash and the investigation is ongoing. The Medical Examiner said the incident involved one adult male victim who was the driver and sole occupant of a vehicle, who apparently collided with another vehicle. An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow. Decedent was pronounced dead on today’s date at 12:51 p.m.