Car Totaled in Crash at 10th and Rawson

Both drivers thought they had the green light in a crash at 10th Street and Rawson Avenue that sent one person to the hospital and totaled one of the vehicles.

According to an report, a 71-year-old Elm Grove man was westbound on Rawson Avenue when he collided with a vehicle driven by a 24-year-old Milwaukee woman, who was northbound on 10th Street, about 12:45 p.m. Tuesday.

Both drivers told police they had the green light, according to the report; there were no witnesses at the scene.

The 71-year-old man had a cut on his left ring finger and was treated on scene.

The 24-year-old woman was transported to Wheaton Franciscan Hospital with a bleeding nose and neck pain. She was cited for a seatbelt violation.

The man's vehicle was totaled while the woman's vehicle sustained severe damage, according to the report. Both cars were towed from the scene.