MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials have arrested a 31-year-old man following a one-vehicle crash that occurred on Wednesday morning, November 19th on I-94 eastbound at 84th Street around 5:00 a.m.
Bert Xayboury
While responding to the crash, deputies received follow-up dispatch information that the car was stolen and the driver was fleeing the crash scene on foot. The vehicle involved in the crash was reported stolen to the Milwaukee Police Department just an hour before the crash.
Responding deputies located and apprehended the suspect in the area of the 8500 block of W. Adler Street, after he tried to get into the Pettit National Ice Center. He was transported to the hospital for treatment.
The suspect suffered a serious, but non life-threatening head injury as a result of the crash. In spite of his injuries, he was able to flee. Sheriff's officials say he attempted to stop moving vehicles to ask for a lift.
The suspect, 31-year-old Bert Xayboury of Milwaukee was arrested for operating a vehicle without owner’s consent, which is a Class H felony. If convicted, he could face up to six years in prison.
Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke issued this statement on this case: