UPDATE: A tragic head-on collision in Brookfield has left two senior citizens dead. The accident occurred just after 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2023, near Springdale Road and Capitol Drive. A 91-year-old man and an 87-year-old woman, both local residents, lost their lives in this devastating incident.
Authorities report that a third individual involved in the crash was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Their current health status remains undisclosed. The shocking impact of the collision led to a section of Capitol Drive being closed between Barker Road and Springdale Road for several hours, reopening around 11:00 p.m. the same night.
Multiple agencies responded, including the Town of Brookfield Police Department, City of Brookfield Police Department, Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department, and Wisconsin State Patrol. Fire and rescue teams from both the town and city also assisted at the scene. The Waukesha County Medical Examiner’s Office is actively involved as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
As of now, the names of the deceased have not been released, and the investigation is ongoing. Community members are mourning this heartbreaking loss while awaiting further updates from officials. The focus remains on determining the factors that led to this fatal crash, with all relevant agencies continuing their inquiries.
As the investigation unfolds, the community is left grappling with the emotional impact of this tragedy, and any new developments will be closely monitored. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as we bring you the latest information.
