Reckless driver chase goes through three jurisdictions and ends in fiery wreck

 

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Multiple jurisdictions in Milwaukee County were involved in a reckless driving, hit-and-run, chase and crash that happened Wednesday afternoon. 

The call originated in Bayside during the early afternoon hours as a reckless driver near the intersection of Brown Deer Road and Port Washington. The car then was involved in a hit-and-run of a sign near the intersection of Arbon and Brown Deer Road in Brown Deer.

Glendale Police got the call of the driver and spotted the car on I-43 south where they attempted a traffic stop. The driver did not stop and fled south of I-43 eventually exiting on Locust where the car crashed into a traffic light. 

The driver of the car fled out foot but was taken into custody after a brief pursuit. 

The car caught fire where it crashed and Glendale Police say it is being investigated as an OWI.