Dad Dies in Crash Days Before His 30th Birthday, Leaving Behind Wife and 3-Year-Old Daughter

“He loved that baby so much,” D’monte Owens’ brother said of the young daughter he’s left behind

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  • A 29-year-old dad from Milwaukee died in a two-vehicle collision on Jan. 7
  • The 21-year-old driver of the other vehicle is suspected of being intoxicated and was taken into custody, according to reports
  • The victim was days away from celebrating his 30th birthday, his wife said

A father who was just days away from celebrating his 30th birthday was killed after his vehicle was hit by a suspected drunk driver.

On Wednesday, Jan. 7, around 7:20 p.m. local time, the fatal crash occurred near the intersection of South 76th Street and West Morgan Avenue, ABC affiliate WISN, FOX affiliate WITI and CBS affiliate WDJT reported.

A 21-year-old driver was heading south on 76th Street when the crash occurred, according to WISN. One vehicle was turning left, and another was traveling straight before the fatal impact…

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