A fiery crash on the I-894 westbound off-ramp at 60th Street in Greenfield left at least one person dead on Tuesday and shut the ramp down for hours while investigators worked the scene. Fire crews and Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies remained on-site as they documented the wreck and battled a vehicle fire. Authorities have not released the victim's name or identified what caused the collision.
Investigators confirmed to WISN that at least one person died and that the crash triggered a fire on the ramp. The station reported that the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation.
Milwaukee County Deputies Handle Expressway Investigation
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office closed the S. 60th Street off-ramp while deputies and investigators secured the area, collected evidence, and oversaw removal of the wreckage. According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, the agency is responsible for law-enforcement coverage on county expressways and conducts major-crash reconstructions on routes like I-894.
Ramp Shutdown Backs Up Local Streets
As reported by WISN, the westbound 60th Street off-ramp remained closed during the investigation, sending drivers onto nearby surface streets and slowing traffic in the area. Motorists were urged to steer clear of the corridor until investigators and tow crews could clear the scene.
Busy Work Zone Leaves Few Detour Options
The I-894 and 60th Street corridor has seen frequent lane shifts and ramp changes in recent months because of WisDOT work, including a noise-barrier project that has periodically closed exits and altered traffic patterns. Hoodline previously reported on new noise barriers along I-894 and their traffic impacts. That ongoing construction limits alternate routes when crashes shut down key ramps.
Investigators have not released further details about the crash. Authorities said they will share additional information once it becomes available.
