Reckless Driving Claims Multiple Lives on Oklahoma Ave. Thursday Morning
Statement from Alderman Peter Burgelis June 20, 2024
Early this morning, three individuals lost their lives (and a fourth is being treated for serious injuries) while in a car that was speeding on Oklahoma Ave. and subsequently hitting multiple parked cars.
The “Oklahoma Avenue Speedway” has been a matter of concern for area residents for quite some time. Unfortunately, the Milwaukee Police Department hasn’t been able to allocate appropriate resources from District 6 to adequately patrol the area. The 11th Aldermanic District encompasses one squad zone that includes approximately 42,000 residents. That ONE SQUAD per 42,000 people is clearly less protection than residents deserve!
Can you imagine West Allis or Wauwatosa being protected by one or two police officers? Although the 11th District has the lowest crime rate of the entire city, reckless driving and public safety remain concerns just as they do throughout the entire city. The southwest side pays far too much in property taxes to have far too little police protection. We must continue to examine all possible areas of improvement to combat reckless driving and keep our communities safe. Our residents deserve as much.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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