Update: Read coverage in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and from WISN.
A 34-year-old St. Francis man was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday morning at the intersection of 15th Avenue and Parkway Drive.
Here are the details in an email from Acting Fire Chief Joe Knitter …
At approximately 7:35 this morning, there was a fatal car vs motorcycle crash that occurred at the intersection of 15th Avenue and Parkway Drive. Initial reports are that a 34 y/o male motorcyclist … was traveling south on 15th Avenue when he was struck by a car crossing 15th Avenue. The motorcyclist was thrown from the motorcycle and arriving SMFD Paramedics determined that his trauma was incapable with life and pronounced him deceased at the scene. SMPD assumed the scene and was investigating the crash further.
And here is more information from the South Milwaukee Police Department …
I’ll keep you posted if and when I learn more.
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RIP… goodness that’s close to home… Also hope Alcohol wasn’t an issue..
R.I.P. Brother from a MC Rider
He wasnt going to work. He was going to his mothers for breakfast. The poor kid that hit him was horrified at what he had done. I knew the one on the motorcycle. He was a friend. He was my best friends boyfriend. The kid blew the stop sign. He said he was running late for work. It is a very very sad day yesterday. Today is not much easier. My heart goes out to BOTH families. That poor man has to live with what he has done because he was in a hurry.
Tiffany: Thanks for the clarification, and I removed the “on his way to work” reference from the post. My thoughts and prayers are with the victim and his familiy — and, to a degree, the person driving the car.
I don’t buy this kids story of running late to work, it’s just a lame excuse. He probably was doing something on his phone which seems the most common with accidents.
This kid is in a heap of legal trouble though. Causing in accident resulting in death is a really serious matter and might be facing jail time. But only the investigation can tell.
It almost happened to me and my girl the other day. some KID blew a stop sign and laughing with his buddies. He was’nt laughing any more when i screamed at him and he realized what he done. Hopefully he learned. R.I.P. Bill. You will be missed.
if he was texting as j says he might the police will find out through the mobile phone service
RIP Bill. Thanks for sharing your smile….
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