16-year-old dead, 3 teens in critical condition after 'reckless driving' accident near 20th and Auer

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Aug 28, 2021 4:39 PM CDT | Updated: Aug 29, 2021 12:26 PM CDT

NOW: 16-year-old dead, 3 teens in critical condition after ’reckless driving’ accident near 20th and Auer

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 16-year-old Milwaukee boy is dead and three teens were transported to a hospital following a car accident near 20th and Auer on Saturday, Aug. 28.

The other three occupants were between the ages of 15 and 17 and are all in critical condition.

Milwaukee police say the accident happened at 3:35 p.m.

Police say the circumstances leading up to the accident appear to be the result of reckless driving. According to officials, the single-vehicle accident happened when the driver of the vehicle lost control and struck a tree. Two of the occupants were ejected.

Milwaukee police are seeking two additional occupants that fled the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips App to remain anonymous.