MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Police Department is searching for the driver who led them on a chase that ended in a double fatal crash early Wednesday morning.
Police said the incident began near Cesar Chavez Dr. and W. Greenfield Ave. when officers saw the car traveling recklessly and running a red light. Officers began a pursuit which ended when the car crashed into a building near 23rd and Hopkins.
Authorities said two women who were passengers in the car were killed. They were identified as 20-year-old Haley Fehrenbach and 28-year-old Kyra Johnson. Both lived in Milwaukee.
Police said no other injuries were reported as a result of the crash. No one was inside the building when it was hit.
Milwaukee Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023, at approximately 12:54 a.m., on the 2300 block of W. Hopkins St. Officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the area of W. Greenfield Ave and S. 19th St. After the vehicle disregarded a red traffic light on S. Cesar E. Chavez Dr. And W. Greenfield Ave. a traffic stop was initiated for reckless driving. The vehicle fled from Milwaukee Police and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle lost control and crashed into a vacant building on the 2300 block of W. Hopkins St. The two passengers of the vehicle, a 20-year-old Milwaukee female, and a 28-year-old Greendale female, sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased at the scene after life-saving efforts were provided by Milwaukee Fire Department. No other injuries were reported. This is an ongoing investigation and Milwaukee Police are seeking the driver of the 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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