MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a semi-truck near 76th and Appleton.
The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Police say the driver of the semi was making a turn when a vehicle traveling straight collided with it.
A gas station surveillance camera at the intersection captures the moment a white car slams into the back end of a semi truck.
We stop the video before impact. However, you can see the truck was making a left turn when the driver entered the intersection.
Watch: Milwaukee crash: Driver dead after colliding with semi near 76th & Appleton
The driver of the vehicle, a 37-year-old, was taken to the hospital where they later died.
"Scary, especially to find out that the girl passed away," nearby resident, Paul Webster said.
Webster goes to nearby business daily. He said the intersection is "dangerous."
"I drive very cautiously. Very. I slow down. I'm not in a hurry to get here," Webster explained.
The driver of the semi remained on the scene. No other injuries were reported.
Police say the investigation is fluid and ongoing.
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