West Allis police chase, crash; 2 officers injured
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - West Allis police were involved in a pursuit and crash overnight. It started near 60th and National.
An officer tried to stop a car for running a red light. When the car did not stop for the officer, the chase ensued.
Officers successfully deployed stop sticks, but the car continued to flee with what appeared to be two flat tires, according to police.
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As the pursuit continued, a West Allis squad car with two officers inside crashed into a tree near 43rd and Manitoba, according to FOX6 News photojournalists at the scene.
The officers were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The driver of the fleeing car eventually abandoned it. Police have not yet made an arrest in the case, and the investigation is ongoing.