MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – Authorities identified the 22-year-old woman who was killed on I-43 in Milwaukee Tuesday, June 8, as Maduwanthi Prasanthika Fernando. MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating a fatal crash that happened at the Marquette Interchange early Tuesday morning, June 8.
Officials say MCSO responded to a report of a disabled vehicle in one of the middle lanes of traffic southbound I-43 at National Ave at 4:18 a.m.
A transit vehicle had narrowly missed striking the car and reported that it did not have any lights on.
Officials say, subsequently, a semi-truck hit the vehicle. The impact resulted in the death of a woman. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner said initial reports indicated the victim was a 22-year-old woman.
A full closure was initiated at 5:22 a.m. Lanes remained closed as of 9:30 a.m.
An autopsy is scheduled for today.
As a safety tip, MCSO reminds drivers that to turn on their emergency lights, remain in your car and call 911 if your vehicle is disabled.