MILWAUKEE — Three teens were injured in a crash that happened early Monday morning near 60th and Calumet in Milwaukee.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the driver, a 14-year-old boy, was driving at a high rate of speed, lost control, and collided with two trees.
His two passengers, a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old were taken to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
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The driver was also taken to the hospital for serious injuries and was arrested.
Working as a photojournalist for TMJ4 for many years, the scene at 60th and Calumet is unfortunately far too familiar for me.
When I arrived at the aftermath, I saw damaged trees, burned car parts, and debris scattered on the lawn. Neighbors tell me they are praying for drivers to slow down.
VIDEO: Neighbors frustrated after reckless driving crash
"Why? Why? Why would you want to go 60 or 70 miles an hour down 60th Street?" asks resident Glen Dukert.
Glen Dukert has lived here for 40 years. He says that speeding is an everyday thing and the city isn't doing enough to stop it.
"Last time I talked to the police chief, she told me she couldn't send anything but an empty police car," says Dukert.
I asked Glen Dukert if he felt safe driving on 60th Street.
"No! I don't. When is it gonna end? What's next?" says Dukert.
The same concern brought me to Safe and Sound Headquarters, after learning about their upcoming event aimed at curbing reckless driving. Marco Griego is a community organizer working to educate youth on the dangers of being a reckless driver.
"It's not just your life you're responsible for, but everyone else on the road as well," says Griego.
The interactive session includes an impaired driving simulation, reckless driving statistics, and conversations about unlawful driving.
"You hear the phrase, 'It takes a village to raise a child.' It's gonna take all of Milwaukee to inspire some responsibility in everybody," says Griego.
With the hope of shifting the culture of dangerous driving, Marco Griego is driven to find a solution.
"Be there for your youth and adults. Everyone is affected when something like this occurs. Come sit with your teen, have those conversations about negative and positive things when it comes to reckless driving," says Griego.
For more info on the Safe and Sound Drive Wisdom Project, see this flyer or visit their website.
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