Crime & Safety

Motorcyclist Fatally Injured In Crash On Milwaukee's South Side: Cops

A motorcyclist from Muskego was fatally injured when he lost control and hit the median in Milwaukee Tuesday evening, police said.

MILWAUKEE, WI — A motorcyclist from Muskego was killed when he lost control and hit the median on a Milwaukee street Tuesday night, according to police.

It happened on Chase Avenue near Oklahoma Avenue just before 11 p.m., according to police. The 39-year-old rider was speeding south on Chase when he lost control and hit the median, police said.

The man was seriously injured in the crash and he died at the scene, police said.

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Police said they are still looking into what caused the crash, and asked anyone who may have information to contact them at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.

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