MILWAUKEE — A driver died after colliding with another vehicle in mid-turn on the 6800 block of W. Capitol Dr. Saturday night.
The 20-year-old was driving west on Capitol on his motorcycle and the second vehicle was traveling east.
When the second vehicle went to turn onto N. 68th St. the 20-year-old crashed into them. Paramedics attempted to perform life-saving measures on the victim, but they later succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced dead.
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Following the crash, the second driver fled the scene. The second driver's car was found by MPD but the driver was not found with the vehicle.
On Monday, the victim was identified by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office as Isaiah Balderas.
The Medical Examiner's investigation report says that Balderas "possibly had been 'racing' his friend." He was wearing a helmet at the time.
MPD is looking for the driver of the second vehicle.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips.
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