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44-year-old dead after crash early Sunday morning, Milwaukee police say

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MILWAUKE, Wis — According to the Milwaukee Police Department, a 44-year-old is dead following a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning.

The crash happened around 3:14 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, in the area of Dr Martin Luther King Dr. and Galena St.

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44-year-old dead after crash early Sunday morning, Milwaukee police say

The driver of the vehicle, a 44-year-old, was transported to a local hospital, where they died due to injuries. A 45-year-old passenger was transported to a local hospital for non-fatal injuries.

On Monday, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as Jerry Branch.

Police say the vehicle was reported to be traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of the crash.

The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating the incident.


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