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2 dead after vehicle collides with tree near 24th & Howard

Police say the third occupant of the vehicle fled on foot, but was later taken into custody.
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Posted at 11:46 PM, Feb 29, 2024
and last updated 2024-03-01 17:17:27-05

Milwaukee Police are investigating a deadly crash that killed two people after a car collided with a tree.

The crash happened at 9:58 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, near 24th St. and Howard Ave.

Police say the car, a gray Toyota Camry, was speeding and lost control.

Neighbors told TMJ4's Jenna Rae the driver of the car flew through the windshield and onto the lawn of a nearby house.

All of the occupants inside the car were 24 years old.

Police say two of the occupants were pronounced dead at the scene, despite officers performing CPR for 10 minutes on them.

One person was taken into custody after fleeing on foot.

Police later said that the person taken into custody was not involved in the crash.

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


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