Police chase ends in crash near 76th and Ruby, driver arrested
Posted: Aug 10, 2026 9:28 PM CDT
CBS 58 MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A police chase in Milwaukee ended with one person arrested and another in the hospital Monday, Aug. 10.
The police department says officers tried to stop a reckless driver near 60th and Hampton around 5:38 p.m., but the driver took off and a chase began. After running a stop sign, police say the driver crashed into another vehicle near 76th and Ruby.
Officials say the driver, a 25-year-old man, got out of the car and ran but was arrested after a brief foot chase.
Milwaukee police say the 79-year-old driver of the struck vehicle was taken to an area hospital with non-fatal injuries.
Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for review.