Milwaukee stolen vehicle crash, 11-year-old seriously injured
Milwaukee 37th & Orchard crash, children hurt
A vehicle is seen speeding down a Milwaukee street before crashing. Milwaukee police say five people crashed in a stolen KIA, just before 1:30 p.m. An 11-year-old passenger is currently fighting for their life. Two other passengers ages 14 and 16 were also taken to the hospital.
MILWAUKEE - An 11-year-old child was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries Thursday, Feb. 8, following a crash involving a stolen vehicle in Milwaukee.
The Milwaukee Police Department said the crash occurred before 1:30 p.m. near 37th and Orchard. A driver lost control and hit an unoccupied parked vehicle.
The driver and a passenger fled the scene on foot.
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Police determined the vehicle was recently stolen.
Two other passengers, a 16-year-old and a 14-year-old, were also transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.
Police said the passengers were arrested, but they continue to seek the driver and unknown passenger that fled.
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Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the coming days.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the MPD at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.