MILWAUKEE, WI — A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed in an overnight crash in Milwaukee, according to police. The wreck happened just before midnight near Commerce Street and North Avenue in the Riverwest neighborhood.
Police said the rider lost control of the motorcycle, crashed and died at the scene. Investigators do not believe impairment was a factor.
Crash details
The Milwaukee Police Department said the collision happened late at night at a busy neighborhood intersection. Officers have not said what caused the rider to lose control.
No other vehicles were mentioned in the initial police account. The department’s investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Police assessment
Investigators said they do not believe the motorcyclist was impaired. That finding came as police continued to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the crash.
Authorities have not released the rider’s name. Additional details were not immediately available.
What is known now
The crash left one person dead and closed the night with another fatal traffic investigation for Milwaukee police. So far, the confirmed facts are limited to the time, location and the rider’s age.
Police have not announced any charges or said whether speed, road conditions or mechanical problems may have played a role. Those questions remain part of the inquiry.
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