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Late-Night Tree Crash Near 84th and Hampton Kills Milwaukee Teen

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Published on May 08, 2026
Late-Night Tree Crash Near 84th and Hampton Kills Milwaukee TeenSource: Google Street View

A late-night crash on Milwaukee’s northwest side left an 18-year-old driver dead Thursday after a vehicle struck a tree near 84th Street and Hampton Avenue. Emergency crews rushed the driver to a hospital, but life-saving efforts were not successful. Milwaukee police shut down the area while investigators worked to sort out the details.

What We Know

According to CBS 58, the collision happened around 9:40 p.m. as the driver was heading southbound on 84th Street. The teen was alone in the vehicle and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The Milwaukee Police Department reports that the investigation remains ongoing and is asking anyone with information to contact MPD at (414) 935-7360.