Germantown Police Chase Ends in Fatal Milwaukee Crash; Investigation Ongoing
Germantown Police were involved in a vehicle pursuit that occurred on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at approximately 11:05 p.m., that began in the village of Germantown. Germantown Police attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle sought in a criminal investigation and the vehicle fled in a reckless manner. The pursuit ended when the suspect vehicle collided with a pole on North 46th Street and West Fairmount Avenue, in the City of Milwaukee. The 50-year-old driver sustained serious injuries and was conveyed to a local hospital for treatment. The 58-year-old passenger sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. This investigation is ongoing. Charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
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