Stolen vehicle pursuit ends in crash near Burleigh and Fond du Lac, police say

MILWAUKEE -- A Wauwatosa police pursuit ended in a multi-vehicle crash on Milwaukee's north side late Friday night, Dec. 13.

The Wauwatosa Police Department pursued a stolen minivan into the city of Milwaukee. Just after 11:30 p.m., the occupants of the stolen minivan were also wanted for an additional, attempted vehicle theft in Wauwatosa.

The pursuit ended after eight minutes when the driver of the minivan hit a motorist near Burleigh Street and Fond du Lac Avenue around 11:45 p.m. after disregarding a stoplight.

The driver of the stolen minivan was taken into custody after a short on-foot pursuit. Authorities were looking for other occupants.

The driver of the other vehicle involved in the pursuit-ending collision was not harmed.