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38-year-old woman killed when driver of stolen car crashes into her on Muskego Ave.

Muskego Ave Crash
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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash on Muskego Avenue that killed a 38-year-old woman.

Two people in a stolen SUV crashed into another vehicle head-on at high speeds around 5:41 a.m. on Monday, August 26, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says.

The driver and passenger of the speeding car fled the crash scene on foot, according to Milwaukee Police. They are still at large.

Watch: Surveillance video shows hit-and-run crash that killed 38-year-old woman:

Surveillance video shows crash that killed 38-year-old woman on Muskego Ave.

The engine of the stolen SUV was found 175 feet away from the vehicle, according to the Medical Examiner's Office.

The 38-year-old driver of the hit vehicle was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. She later died at the hospital.

Watch: Woman dies after being hit head-on by driver of stolen car:

Woman dies after hit-and-run near Muskego Avenue & Rodgers

On Tuesday, the victim was identified as Tai Rosa Perez.

The crash investigation is ongoing, and police are looking for the unknown suspects. Police encourage anyone with information to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (414)224-Tips or P3 Tips.


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