Driver without license charged in crash that killed man, woman on ATV
Wisconsin Court System Updated: Sept. 3, 2025
MILWAUKE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Wednesday that the passenger of the ATV has died of her injuries.
She's identified as 36-year-old Brittany Harshman.
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 23-year-old Milwaukee man is facing felony charges after a crash that killed one person and critically injured another early Saturday, Aug. 30, according to a criminal complaint.
Prosecutors say Jaden Allen-Zion Brown-Smith was driving a Chevrolet Malibu without a valid license when he crashed into a red ATV near 28th and Concordia. Victor Ramos later died at Froedtert Hospital, and Brittney Harshman remained in critical condition as of the writing of the complaint.
Brown-Smith told investigators he swerved to avoid the ATV, which reportedly entered the street from an alley, but could not stop in time to prevent the crash.
Police say Brown-Smith admitted he never had a license and had been twice convicted earlier this summer for operating without one.
He is charged with causing death and great bodily harm while driving without a license.
