Armed robbery suspects flee police in stolen vehicle, 1 witness injured

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a serious accident that occurred near 35th and Burleigh Monday morning.

Officials say two suspects used a stolen vehicle to commit an armed robbery home invasion near 27th and State Street around 6 a.m. 

Police attempted to stop the vehicle, and the suspects led officers on a pursuit. MPD canceled the chase and the suspects continued to drive recklessly, causing a two-vehicle accident . 

Both suspects, 23 and 19-year-old men, were arrested and taken to a local hospital. 

The driver of the other vehicle, a 46-year-old Milwaukee man, sustained serious injuries and was also taken to the hospital. 

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Posted: 7:19 a.m. on August 19, 2019

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – Two people were taken to the hospital Monday morning following a police chase and crash.

The Milwaukee Fire Department says it responded to the area near 35th and Burleigh around 6:45 a.m.

Authorities say a small fire on scene was put out.

No other details are available at this time.