Police arrested a Milwaukee County bus driver after a deadly crash late Wednesday night. Officers said a 79-year-old and 37-year-old were standing by a legally parked vehicle and attempting to repair the car when a bus hit them around 10:30 p.m. Police said the 79-year-old died, while the 37-year-old was taken to a hospital to be treated for their injuries. Officers said they are expected to survive. According to a news release, the bus stayed at the scene and officers arrested the 51-year-old driver. Police said charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office. 12 News has reached out to Milwaukee County Transit System for comment on the crash, but has not heard back.
Police arrested a Milwaukee County bus driver after a deadly crash late Wednesday night.
Officers said a 79-year-old and 37-year-old were standing by a legally parked vehicle and attempting to repair the car when a bus hit them around 10:30 p.m.
Police said the 79-year-old died, while the 37-year-old was taken to a hospital to be treated for their injuries. Officers said they are expected to survive.
According to a news release, the bus stayed at the scene and officers arrested the 51-year-old driver.
Police said charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
12 News has reached out to Milwaukee County Transit System for comment on the crash, but has not heard back.