Fatal Milwaukee Police Chase Ends in Crash; Investigation Underway
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Police were involved in a vehicle pursuit that occurred on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., on N. 27th St., and W. Highland Ave. A 34-year-old victim flagged down officers at 25th St., and W. State St., and advised their vehicle was just stolen at gunpoint with a 33-year-old passenger inside. Milwaukee Police attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle and the vehicle fled in a reckless manner. The pursuit ended when the vehicle (Unit #1) lost control and struck the median, rolled over, and collided with another vehicle (Unit #2) on the 2600 block of W. Highland Blvd, coming to rest on its roof. The unidentified suspect/driver of Unit #1 sustained fatal injuries and was pronounce deceased at the scene. The driver of Unit #2, a 70-year-old, and the passenger of Unit #1, reported minor injuries. This is an open and ongoing investigation.
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