Sheriff's Deputy Injured After Car Strikes Squad on I-94

MILWAUKEE, WI — A Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy and another driver were transported to the hospital after a vehicle truck a squad car on I-94.

According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, initial reports from Saturday at about 2 p.m. indicate a driver veered over the lane line, causing the driver in the next lane to veer in his lane to avoid being struck. The driver in the lane to the left also veered and struck the squad in the right rear passenger door and tire, causing it to spin 180 degrees, facing into oncoming traffic. The striking vehicle then struck another vehicle.

The squad was struck while traveling westbound on I-94 at 25th Street. A deputy and a driver of the striking vehicle were transported to Froedtert Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. A three-year-old passenger of one of the vehicles involved in the crash was treated at the scene for a facial laceration.

The Milwaukee Police Department handled the crash investigation.

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