Tragedy unfolded in Brookfield on November 2, 2023, as two senior citizens were fatally injured in a devastating head-on collision. The crash occurred just after 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Springdale Road and Capitol Drive. A 91-year-old Brookfield man and an 87-year-old woman, both local residents, lost their lives at the scene.
A third individual involved in the accident was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to survive, according to reports from WISN. The impact of the collision was severe, prompting authorities to close a portion of Capitol Drive between Barker Road and Springdale Road for several hours. The road reopened around 11:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Town of Brookfield Police Department, City of Brookfield Police Department, Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department, and Wisconsin State Patrol, along with fire and rescue teams from both local jurisdictions. The Waukesha County Medical Examiner’s Office was also on-site to assist in the investigation, as reported by TMJ4.
As the investigation into this tragic incident is still ongoing, authorities have not yet released the names of the deceased. The community is left in mourning, anxiously awaiting answers about what led to this horrific crash. Details surrounding the circumstances of the collision remain under review.
Local officials urge anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward as the investigation continues. Amidst the grief, the community is reminded of the fragility of life and the importance of road safety. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
