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Greendale pursuit, squad crash; officer injured

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Published  July 6, 2025 10:19pm CDT
Greendale
FOX6 News Milwaukee
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The Brief

    • A Greendale police officer was injured in a squad crash on Sunday, July 6.
    • An officer attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle that fled from the scene, initiating a pursuit.
    • The squad struck a light pole and caught fire at the intersection of Rawson and 76th in Franklin.

GREENDALE, Wis. - A Greendale police officer was injured in a squad crash on Sunday, July 6.

What we know:

The Greendale Police Department said it happened just after 5 p.m. An officer attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle that fled from the scene, initiating a pursuit.

During the pursuit, an uninvolved vehicle pulled in front of the squad car, causing the officer to swerve to avoid collision. As a result, the squad struck a light pole and caught fire at the intersection of Rawson and 76th in Franklin.

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The fire was extinguished and the officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The officer was transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. 

No other injuries were reported as a result of the crash.

What you can do:

Anyone with information is asked to contact the GPD at (414) 423-2121.

The Source: The Greendale Police Department

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