Milwaukee police responded to a crash at 27th and St. Paul around 5 p.m. Friday, resulting in the death of two Marquette students.
According to authorities, a vehicle driven by a 41-year-old collided with another vehicle containing six occupants.
Two of the passengers in the second vehicle, a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old, were pronounced dead at the scene. They were both students at Marquette University, according to a statement from the school.
The other occupants, including two other Marquette students, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were treated on scene by medical personnel and at local hospitals.
The 41-year-old was taken into custody. This investigation is ongoing. Criminal charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
Marquette University issued the following statement:
"Marquette University is aware of the death of two students in a near-campus vehicular accident on the evening of Sept. 5. Two other students were injured in the accident—they are being treated at a local hospital. The names of the affected individuals are being withheld until their immediate families can be notified. We ask for your prayers for the families and our Marquette community at this difficult time."
According to Marquette Today, a Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, in the Chapel of the Holy Family, for the Marquette community to gather. Counseling services and pastoral support are also available on campus for all faculty, staff and students.
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