I-794 wrong-way crash, South Milwaukee man sentenced to prison

The Brief

  • A South Milwaukee man was sentenced to prison for causing a crash on I-794 in October 2024 that left a woman injured.
  • Matthew Sinclair pleaded guilty to the charges back in August 2025.
  • On Friday, Oct. 31, he was sentenced to three years in prison.

MILWAUKEE A South Milwaukee man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a wrong-way crash on I-794.

37-year-old Matthew Sinclair was accused of driving the wrong way on I-794 and causing a collision that seriously injured a woman in October 2024.

He was charged with 1st-degree recklessly endangering safety and causing injury while operating with PAC (prohibited alcohol concentration).

He pleaded guilty to both counts in August 2025.

Sentencing

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