WATERTOWN, Wis. — A person is dead and two others were seriously injured following a police pursuit in Jefferson County on Monday.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, a deputy saw a driver speeding into the City of Watertown around 12:30 p.m. The deputy attempted to make a traffic stop but the driver increased their speed and left the city, traveling eastbound on STH 16 into the Town of Ixonia.
The suspect driver lost control of the vehicle while trying to pass other drivers and left the roadway, the sheriff's office reports. There were three occupants inside the car. Two were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The third occupant was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.
No other cars were involved in the crash.
Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating the crash.
Driver runs red light, causes rollover crash in Milwaukee
Madison Goldbeck, March 20, 2023
MILWAUKEE — A driver ran a red light and struck another vehicle, causing a rollover crash in Milwaukee on Monday.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the crash happened around 8:30 a.m. near Roosevelt and Capitol.
Police say a driver ran a red light and struck another driver. The impact of the collision caused the driver's vehicle to roll. The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene.
The striking driver's vehicle was later found abandoned.
No injuries were reported.
Police continue to seek the driver of the striking vehicle.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414)224-Tips or P3 Tips.
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