> At a Glance
> – D’monte M. Owens, 29, died in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday night
> – 21-year-old driver taken into custody on suspected intoxication
> – Leaves behind 3-year-old daughter and fiancée
> – Why it matters: Another preventable DUI tragedy strikes a Milwaukee family
A Milwaukee father on the verge of turning 30 was killed in a suspected drunk-driving crash, leaving his fiancée and toddler to plan a funeral instead of his birthday celebration.
The collision happened around 7:20 p.m. on January 7 at South 76th Street and West Morgan Avenue, according to multiple local outlets.
The Crash
Police say the younger driver was heading south on 76th Street when the vehicles collided. One car was turning left while Owens traveled straight through the intersection.
Emergency crews rushed Owens to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The 21-year-old surviving driver was arrested at the scene. Officers believe he was intoxicated; formal charges are pending with the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
A Life Cut Short
Owens’ wife told WISN they were days away from marking his milestone birthday. The couple had also planned an overseas trip to celebrate their recent engagement.
Antwan Sterling, Owens’ brother, struggled to process the loss:
> “He loved that baby so much, I think that is why I hurt so much, man, because he loved her so much. He did everything right and it just hurts, bro, because that is my only brother, I don’t have nobody else.”
Key Takeaways
- Owens is survived by his 3-year-old daughter
- Charges against the 21-year-old driver remain under review
- Milwaukee Police continue to investigate the crash
His final Facebook post on New Year’s Eve celebrated graduating, getting engaged, and watching his daughter grow-moments now frozen in time for a family left grieving.
