Milwaukee Police Department
Press Release

Fatal Car Crash on S. Howell Ave. Under Investigation by Milwaukee Police

 

By - Apr 17th, 2026 08:24 am

Milwaukee Police are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision that occurred on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, at approximately 11:28 p.m., on the 5500 block of S. Howell St. [sic] The vehicle was traveling north on S. Howell , went over the median, collided with a pillar and caught on fire. The unidentified driver was pronounced deceased on scene. The circumstances that led up to the collision are under investigation.

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

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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