Unnecessary and Unwanted: We Must do Better to Combat Reckless Driving

Yesterday (Monday, March 17), a fatal collision occurred on the 3700 block of W. Brown St. One person lost their life in this multi-vehicle accident, and several more were injured.

I’ve said it before and I will say it again – these incidents are wholly preventable. No one should have to fear for their life when on the road. As a community, we need to care more about the safety and wellbeing of each other, and hold one another accountable for these acts. If you know someone who is prone to reckless driving behavior, or are in the car with someone driving dangerously, do your part to make sure they don’t harm themselves or others.

And to those who are endangering others with their actions behind the wheel, I can promise you the extra few minutes it will take to sit at a stop light, or drive the speed limit, is worth the wait when in the end it can potentially cost you your life.

I send my thoughts to the family and friends of the victims of this accident. No one should have to go through what they are right now. I want them to know we can do better, and we will.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips.

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.