Two people dead in overnight crash, police seeking suspect who fled the scene

Updated at 10:32 a.m. on Nov. 8, 2022

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee Police have updated the circumstances behind a deadly accident that took place on Monday, Nov .7.

MPD reports that a vehicle was traveling south on N. Teutonia Ave. when it ignored a red traffic light, colliding with a second vehicle.

The driver of the first vehicle fled the scene, while a 17-year-old passenger in the vehicle remained, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Four occupants were in the vehicle that was hit by the vehicle running the red light. The driver of the second vehicle was a 22-year-old woman who sustained fatal injuries. A 20-year-old man was the front seat passenger, also receiving fatal injuries.

In the second vehicle's backseat, a 20-year-old woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries before being transported to a local hospital. A 24-year-old man was also in the back seat, but he refused medical treatment.

Police say they are still seeking the suspect who fled the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. A gun was recovered during the investigation.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or utilize P3 Tips online.


Published at 4:50 a.m. on Nov. 8, 2022

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee Police are investigating a deadly car crash that happened on Monday, Nov. 7 around 11:43 p.m. near Teutonia and Villard.

According to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's office, a 22-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man died in the crash.

CBS 58 has called out to Milwaukee Police, who say this is an ongoing investigation, for more details.

Stay tuned for more information as this story develops.

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