Police: Milwaukee man killed in crash involving stolen vehicle, suspects fled scene

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that left a 65-year-old man dead Monday, Jan. 30.

Authorities say it happened just after 1 p.m. near N. 27th and W. Vliet Street.

According to a police report, a vehicle reported stolen out of Milwaukee was traveling southbound on 27th Street at a high rate of speed when it failed to stop for a red light and struck another traveling westbound on Vliet Street. 

The 26-year-old driver of the vehicle that was hit was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The passenger of the vehicle that was hit, a 65-year-old Milwaukee man, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Police say the occupants of the striking vehicle got out of the car and fled the scene. 

An investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS. 

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