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Two Milwaukee Police officers injured after drunk driver crashes into squad car

Police said the officers were responding to a call when a silver Hyundai crashed into the back of their squad car.
Milwaukee police
Posted at 5:27 AM, May 19, 2023
and last updated 2023-05-19 06:27:59-04

MILWAUKEE — Two Milwaukee Police officers were injured after a drunk driver crashed into their squad car, the Milwaukee Police Department said.

The crash happened near Sherman and Auer around 12 a.m. Friday. Police said the officers were responding to a call when a silver Hyundai crashed into the back of their squad car.

Two officers, 23 and 24 years old, were taken to a local hospital where they were treated and are in stable condition.

MPD said a 29-year-old woman had been driving in the Hyundai and was arrested for a suspected OWI. Now, police say charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.


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