West Allis man charged in crash that killed young father near 76th and Morgan

Updated: Jan. 13, 2026

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A West Allis man accused in a crash that killed a 29-year-old man appeared in court on Tuesday, Jan. 13. 

Milwaukee County Court Commissioner Barry Phillips had powerful words to say about the charges against 21-year-old Drake Wallis.  

"The unfortunate and inescapable reality, whether we call it accident or not, is what you were doing in the car in the first place," Phillips said. "This would have never, and I hesitate to use the word never, but this would have never happened if you wasn't driving in the first place and you weren't supposed to be." 

Wallis' bond was set at $30,000. He's due back in court next week. 

Drake Wallis Milwaukee County Courts

Published: Jan. 12, 2026

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 21-year-old West Allis man has been charged in connection with a crash that left a 29-year-old man dead. 

Drake Wallis is facing the following: 

• Second degree reckless homicide
• Knowingly operating while suspended, causing death
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According to the criminal complaint, Willis' car was traveling at high speed when it hit 29-year-old D'Monte Owens' car while it was making a U-turn at 76th and Morgan. 

Owens was the father of a 3-year-old daughter and was preparing to get married next month. 

Wallis is due for his first court appearance on Monday, Jan. 12. 

D'Monte Owens Family

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