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40-year-old dies after crashing into pole near 19th and Capitol

A 40-year-old died after losing control and crashing into a light pole on Capitol Drive Saturday evening, police said.
19th and Capitol
Posted at 11:46 AM, Oct 02, 2023
and last updated 2023-10-02 17:49:31-04

MILWAUKEE — A 40-year-old died after losing control and crashing into a light pole on Capitol Drive Saturday evening, police said.

According to Milwaukee police, the incident happened around 8 p.m. near 19th and Capitol.

Police said the impact of the crash caused the vehicle to flip over and the driver to eject. The driver was brought to the hospital, where they died.

No other injuries were reported, according to MPD.

Milwaukee Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at approximately 8:05 p.m., on the 2000 block of W. Capitol Drive. A lost control and collided with a light pole. The impact of the collision caused the vehicle to flip. The driver, a 40-year-old, was ejected and transported to a local hospital where the driver succumbed. No other injuries were reported.


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