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Milwaukee, WI (July 31, 2026) – A 20-year-old Milwaukee man died after his car collided with a semi-truck on I-94 near Rawson Avenue on Wednesday night, July 29, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.
Mohamed Haris Bin Mohamed Hanif was pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck, which happened around 10 p.m. The investigation remains ongoing.
Our condolences go out to Hanif’s family and loved ones.
Why Are Crashes Between Cars and Semis Fatal for the Smaller Vehicle?
The size and weight difference between a passenger car and a semi-truck plays a major role in how a crash unfolds. A fully loaded semi can weigh many times more than a car, meaning the smaller vehicle typically absorbs a much greater share of the force involved.
Height differences add another factor, since a semi’s frame sits well above a car’s, which can change how the two vehicles make contact. Depending on where the impact occurs, a car’s safety features, like airbags and crumple zones, may not engage the way they’re designed to in a more evenly matched collision.
Investigators typically look closely at each vehicle’s speed, position, and any braking evidence to understand how a crash like this developed, since these details explain more about the outcome than either vehicle’s condition alone.
