JEFFERSON COUNTY — One person is dead and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Jefferson County Tuesday afternoon, November 28th. It happened around 3:00 p.m. on State Highway 16 near County Highway F in the Town of Ixonia.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, initial investigation shows that a car traveling westbound on State Highway 16 crossed the center — striking a pickup truck head on.

The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as 75-year-old Alvin Wolter of Oconomowoc.

The front-seat passenger of the car and the driver of the pickup truck were transported by EMS to Summit Aurora Hospital. The front-seat passenger in the pickup truck was not transported.

The crash remains under investigation by members of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Major Accident Investigation Team.

WAUKESHA — One person is dead following a crash and vehicle fire early Wednesday morning, December 20th in Waukesha County.

Crews responded to a call of a vehicle fire on Ryan Road, north of Bayberry Drive in the Town of Lisbon around 2:20 a.m.

The first arriving deputy found a car fully engulfed against a tree off the west side of the road.  The Fire Department arrived a short time later and extinguished the fire.

One person, yet to be identified, was found deceased inside the car.

From the initial investigation, it appears the vehicle was traveling southbound on Ryan Raod and left the roadway near the left curve of the road.  The vehicle continued straight, struck a large tree at the edge of the tree line, and started on fire.

There is no evidence of anyone else being in the car.

This crash remains under investigation.

MILWAUKEE — A 28-year-old man from Milwaukee died early Monday morning, January 1st following a rollover crash on I-43 near Silver Spring Drive. It happened around 1:50 a.m.

According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, a driver traveling northbound saw the vehicle hit the median wall, cross all lanes of traffic and then roll over as it went off the road 30 feet up an embankment and into the trees.

An off-duty Greenfield police officer also stopped when he spotted the vehicle off the road and began CPR until deputies, Glendale police and North Shore Fire Department paramedics arrived to continue resuscitation efforts.

Rollover wreck, I-43 near Silver Spring

The North Shore Fire Department paramedic unit pronounced the man deceased at 2:19 a.m.

Sheriff’s detectives responded to the scene for the crash investigation and notification to the victim’s family.

The man was identified as Jose Ortiz-Hernandez, age 28, of Milwaukee.  He was the lone occupant in the vehicle, and was not wearing a seatbelt.

The medical examiner investigator responded to the scene and gave the official time of death of 3:30 a.m.

The southbound lanes were closed for the investigation and reopened at 6:00 a.m.

KENOSHA COUNTY — A 38-year-old Kenosha County man has been charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated following a fatal crash on Monday, January 1st.

The two-vehicle crash happened around 6:30 p.m. on Highway K in Kenosha County.

Investigation at the scene revealed that a 2006 Toyota Corolla was traveling eastbound and was struck head-on by a westbound 2012 Toyota Tundra pick-up truck.

The operator of the Toyota Corolla, 53-year-old Djuana Latshaw, was pronounced dead at the scene. There was a seven-year-old male passenger in the vehicle. He has seriously injured but is expected to survive. They both are from City of Kenosha.

The operator of the pick-up truck, a 38-year-old man, also sustained serious injuries but is expected to survive.

The investigation revealed that the pick-up truck operator left his lane and entered the lane occupied by the car, causing the crash.

The male operator of the pick-up was alone in the vehicle. He is a Kenosha County resident.

The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department says the man is charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, first offense causing death, as well as numerous traffic related charges.

The investigation is still active.

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal crash that happened early Friday morning, January 5th on the city’s north side.

It happened just before 6:00 a.m. near 76th and Dean Road.

Police say a 38-year-old man was driving a vehicle when it left the roadway and struck a tree.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

MPD continues to investigate the cause of crash.

No additional details have been released — including the cause of the crash or the identity of the victim.

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal crash that happened early Sunday morning, Jan. 21 near 23rd and Center. It happened around 2:25 a.m.

According to police, a man was driving an SUV westbound on Center Street at a high rate of speed when he lost control and collided with a concrete pole.

Crash near 23rd and Center

The driver died at the scene.

At this time, it appears the Honda was the only vehicle involved and no other persons were injured.

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Officer is working on identifying the male driver and MPD’s investigation is ongoing.

Crash near 23rd and Center

RACINE — One person is dead after police say he crashed his vehicle while fleeing from officers in Racine. It happened around 7:45 p.m. on Monday, January 22nd.

According to police, officers were called out to a home on Yout Street near Green Street for reports of a disturbance. Officers later discovered that the disturbance was an argument between a boyfriend and girlfriend — and the boyfriend was allegedly breaking items in the home.

When police arrived on scene, the boyfriend left the scene in a vehicle at a high rate of speed. Racine police attempted to follow the vehicle, but were unsuccessful.

Officials later discovered an electric pole struck on Charles Street. A stop sign and fire hydrant were also struck. The vehicle eventually stopped after striking a home on Jones Street.

The male driver was transported to Froedtert Hospital — where he later died as a result of his injuries.

The incident remains under investigation.

Racine Police investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this crime. Any witnesses, or citizens with information, are urged to call the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at (262) 635-7756.

Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers at (262) 636-9330, or text 274637 (CRIMES). Text message should begin with RACS.

KENOSHA COUNTY — One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash that happened Tuesday night, Jan. 30 in Kenosha County. It happened around 6 p.m. at the intersection of Highway D (184^th Ave.) and Highway 50.

According to the Kenosha Co. Sheriff’s Department, the investigation revealed that a 2005 Honda Accord, operated by a 75-year-old woman from Bristol, identified as Charlotte Schroeder, was traveling south on Highway D, and failed to stop for a posted stop sign at Highway 50.

Traveling west on Highway 50 at the same time was a 2005 Acura TL, operated by a 49-year-old man from Salem Lakes.

Authorities say the Honda Accord entered the intersection and was struck by the Acura on the driver’s side. The operator of the Honda was transported to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The male was also transported to an area hospital and treated for a minor injury.

An investigation revealed no signs of impairment, and the investigation is still ongoing.

A portion of the intersection was closed for approximately two hours for the investigation.

VERONA — Authorities say the number of vehicles involved in a fatal crash in the fog on a southern Wisconsin highway is now up to 29.

Dane County sheriff's spokeswoman Elise Schaffer says one person — a 53-year-old woman — died and six others were injured in the pileup on eastbound Highway 18/151 just south of Verona Monday morning, Feb. 9. One of the six injured was transported to the hospital by helicopter. Sheriff's officials say poor visibility due to heavy patches of fog is believed to be a contributing factor.

The sheriff's office says uninjured drivers and passengers were taken to the Verona Fire Department.

PEWAUKEE -- A tow truck crashed into a home along Wisconsin Ave. in Pewaukee late Monday, Feb. 12, killing the driver. It's believed a medical issue led to the crash and caused his death.

The driver, who hasn't been identified, was towing a vehicle when something went horribly wrong.

"I heard just a really, really loud bang, kind of a metal on metal kind of thing," said Charlie Smart, neighbor.

The "loud bang" was the sound of the tow truck barreling into the home.

"It was right as the train was passing so I wasn't quite sure what was going on. Kind of scared me a bit," said Smart.

Ken Weber Towing

Police said the tow truck driver with Ken Weber Towing picked up a vehicle shortly before the crash. Police say he lost control of the truck.

"I seen the truck sideways against the building. Roads are all blocked off. There were a bunch of firefighters," said Don Lloyd, neighbor.

The driver went through a couple of yards before crashing.

Neighbors said first responders tried to cut the tow truck open to get the man out. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

"A very sad, unfortunate event," said Lloyd.

Police said it appears the driver died from a medical condition, and not from the crash.

There was at least one person inside the home at the time. They were not hurt.

"Those are my brothers. We work on the house and we know her personally," said Lloyd.

Neighbors helped the homeowner Tuesday by boarding up the front window.

"To keep the heat in the house," Lloyd said.

While the home was damaged, firefighters said they believed it to be structurally sound.

The crash remains under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol.

MILWAUKEE — A man prosecutors say tried to have his sister’s pickup truck reported as stolen at gunpoint after a violent hit-and-run crash caught on camera, which took the life of a mother and injured her son after they left church on Super Bowl Sunday was in court Wednesday, Feb. 21.

Juan Mata-Chavez

Juan Mata-Chavez, 27, waived his preliminary hearing. He then pleaded not guilty. A scheduling conference was set for March 5.

Four people fled the truck after the crash, and one of those people, a passenger in the truck at the time, helped police identify the driver — Mata-Chavez. Prosecutors say he has a revoked license due to a prior OWI offense.

Mata-Chavez turned himself in to police on Feb. 8.

The crash happened Sunday, Feb. 4 near 15th and Lincoln, and it was caught on camera.

Monica Hernandez, 43, died as a result of injuries suffered in the crash. Her son, 13, was hurt. They were coming back from church at around 11 a.m. when it happened.

According to a criminal complaint, a Toyota Corolla was found at the scene with severe damage to the front end. Aid was being rendered to Hernandez. At the hospital, it was determined she had suffered broken femurs and “avulsions” in both legs, along with internal bleeding. She died during surgery, and an autopsy revealed the cause of death as multiple blunt force injuries secondary to a motor vehicle collision.

Her son told investigators he was the front seat passenger of the Corolla, driven by his mother. He said their vehicle was struck by a blue pickup truck.

A witness told investigators he was inside the nearby La Conoa restaurant when he heard the loud crash outside. He said he saw a Toyota had struck his vehicle outside the restaurant, and there was a blue Ram pickup truck in the middle of the intersection. He said he saw three people — two males and a female, get out of the truck through the driver’s side door. He said he yelled at them not to leave. He said one of the males, wearing a red shirt, pointed a handgun at him — so he ran to his own car to get his own gun. He said he then realized all three people had left the scene.

“He told them ‘please don’t leave. Why are you leaving? Face the consequences.’ They pulled a gun out and put it in his face,” Nattalie Lopez, witness said.

Fatal crash at 15th & Lincoln, Milwaukee

Another witness who went to the truck after the crash to see if anyone needed help was able to provide a description of the individuals inside. She said the person in the driver’s seat was a Hispanic male wearing a blue baseball cap and the person in the front seat was a Hispanic male wearing a red shirt. The person in the back seat was a Hispanic female wearing a white sweater. When she saw the  man in the red shirt holding a gun, she went back into the restaurant.

Surveillance video shows a pickup truck headed east on W. Lincoln Ave. at a high rate of speed, before it spins out of control, crosses the center line and collides with the Toyota.

Fatal crash at 15th & Lincoln, Milwaukee

Fatal crash at 15th & Lincoln, Milwaukee

Hit-and-run near 15th and Lincoln

Several witnesses rushed to try to help the mother and her son.

“They tried to help the mom and she was screaming ‘where’s my son? Is he OK?’ She was very bad. Her leg was broken,” Lopez said.

Lopez tended to the child.

“He was very sad. I noticed his hand was bleeding. I could only imagine the pain he was going through right now. I didn’t want him to see his mom like that,” Lopez said.

“The look in her eyes was hopeless. Her face is severely injured. She is trying to ask for help. The look on people’s face — they are helpless and you cant hep them. It haunts you,” Loai Atali said.

Investigators checked DOT records, which revealed the owner of the truck. That truck was reported stolen to Milwaukee police on Feb. 4 — about a half-hour after the crash happened. The owner reported it was taken in an armed robbery — but during questioning, the owner admitted that was false, and her brother, Juan Mata-Chavez, had her truck. She said he called her and told her to report the truck had been taken in an armed robbery. She identified her truck as being involved in the crash after she was shown surveillance video.

Suspects in hit-and-run near 15th and Lincoln

Suspects in hit-and-run near 15th and Lincoln

Milwaukee police received information that helped them identify the female in the truck at the time of the crash. She came in to police and reported she was inside the vehicle at the time of the crash, and she heard the female in the other car had died. She said “she could not live with that in her heart.” The complaint says she told investigators she got a message from her friend “Carlos Mata” asking if she wanted to get something to eat. She agreed, and he picked her up around 10:30, and there were two other males in the car — with “Carlos” driving. She said they were headed east on Lincoln at a normal speed, and when she saw a man crossing the street, “Carlos” braked, and lost control of the truck, which went sideways. She said she saw a car coming toward them but she didn’t remember the impact. She said the next thing she remembers is someone opening her door, grabbing her hand and running away from the crash scene. She said she and the three males eventually split up and she called her sister for help.

She was able to identify the driver of the truck as Juan Mata-Chavez, a person she knew as “Carlos Mata.”

Monica Hernandez

Monica Hernandez

Police say records show Mata-Chavez had been issued a probationary license which had been revoked on May 13 following a municipal citation for OWI.

The medical examiner’s report from this incident indicates the pickup truck was being driven “at freeway speeds on a city street,” with snow and slush on the street. The posted speed limit in the area is 30 miles-per-hour.

A GoFundMe.com account has been established to help with funeral expenses for Monica Hernandez.

SCRANTON, Pa. -- A Pennsylvania mother is facing DUI and manslaughter charges in connection with a June 2017 crash that killed her daughter, 8.

Police say Linette Villa of Scranton, Pa. had drugs in her system, and the little girl was not properly buckled in the car. Villa was taken to the Lackawanna County Prison after being arraigned on charges of DUI and involuntary manslaughter Tuesday, March 6.

Her daughter, 8, was killed in the June crash and another daughter, 6 was badly hurt.

Villa didn't have anything to say to WNEP's cameras during her arraignment Tuesday, but wept as a magistrate went through the charges against her, including involuntary manslaughter and DUI for the crash on the North Scranton Expressway.

According to court documents, other drivers saw Villa's blue Honda speed past them before losing control and hitting a concrete barrier.

An autopsy found that Andrea Morales, 8,  was killed instantly. Her sister was flown to a hospital, but has since recovered.

Now, police say their mom had cocaine and marijuana in her system at the time of the crash. A reconstruction of the crash showed that neither girl was properly buckled. They were only wearing lap belts.

Villa is facing even more charges because of what happened when police went to arrest her Tuesday afternoon. Police say Villa fought them and had cocaine on her. She's locked up on $225,000 bail.

CANADA — More details about the victims of a deadly bus crash in Canada’s Saskatchewan province emerged Sunday, days after the tragic accident rocked their small community and the larger hockey world.

The bus was carrying a junior hockey team when it collided with a tractor-trailer Friday evening, according to police. Fifteen people were killed and at least 14 others injured.

On Sunday evening, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Office of the Chief Coroner released the full list of those who perished in the crash. Ten Humboldt Broncos players and 5 others, including two coaches, died, the release said.

Among the dead was Jaxon Joseph, the 20-year-old son of former NHL player Chris Joseph.

Chris Joseph used to play for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the team expressed sadness about the news on Twitter. “We offer our heartfelt condolences to Pittsburgh Penguins alumnus Chris Joseph, whose son, Jaxon, was among those who tragically passed away in the Humboldt Broncos bus accident.”

Jaxon’s former teammates on the Surrey Eagles told CNN broadcast partner CBC that he’d be missed.

“He was just a hardworking guy,” said Jackson Ross. “He always had a smile on his face. It was contagious, I’d say.”

Important to know the victims, brother says

Player Xavier Labelle, also died, his brother told CNN in an interview Sunday. “Xavier was a great person and nobody ever said anything bad about him,” Isaac Labelle said, adding that his brother was “well-loved by everybody.”

Both of the brothers grew up playing piano and sports together, Isaac said. He and Xavier, 18, were best friends.

“I also want people to know the good person he is,” Isaac said. “As much as I know it’s hard for me to talk about it, it’s important for people to know the victims of this tragedy.”

Logan Schatz, a 20-year-old team captain and Saskatchewan native, was also killed.

His father, Kelly Schatz, told the Canadian Press family members were comforting each other during this difficult time.

A website for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League said Schatz had been named player of the month in February.

The other players who died were Adam Herold, 16; Connor Lukan, 21; Evan Thomas, 18; Jacob Leicht, 19; Logan Boulet, 21; Logan Hunter, 18; and Stephen Wack, 21, the RCMP said.

‘Incredible’ head coach among the dead

The team’s head coach, Darcy Haugan, 42, died in Friday’s crash, according to the release.

When asked about Haugan in a press conference Sunday, Broncos President Kevin Garinger paused and held back tears, before telling reporters Haugan was an “incredible” coach, husband and father.

“He talked about the fact that the Humboldt Broncos were about not building hockey players, but creating amazing young men … and that was Darcy’s belief, and through that process they would’ve ultimately become great hockey players, too, which was also the case.”

“He’s sadly missed by our entire organization,” Garinger said.

The driver of the bus, 59-year-old Glen Doerksen, died in the crash.

Another team Doerksen drove this spring, the Kinistino Tigers Senior Hockey Team, said on its Facebook page that Doerksen enjoyed being able to transport hockey teams and watch them play their games.

“We got on that bus and trusted him with our lives, and both times he got us home safely,” the post said.

Assistant coach Mark Cross, 27, also died.

Broadcasting employees killed in crash

Two employees of local radio station Bolt FM who were traveling with the team also lost their lives.

Both the radio station and the website DiscoverHumboldt.com belong to parent company Golden West Broadcasting.

The site confirmed that play-by-play announcer Tyler Bieber and Brody Hinz were killed.

“It is with great sadness that we have learned both Tyler and Brody were victims of this tragedy,” said Lyndon Friesen, the president of Golden West Radio, a subsidiary of Golden West Broadcasting, in a statement. Bieber traveled with the team often, and Hinz had just recently joined the company.

Cause of the crash is being investigated

The crash occurred around 5 p.m. Friday north of Tisdale, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, as the team was headed for the town of Nipawin for a playoff game. RCMP Assistant Commissioner Curtis Zablocki said the tractor-trailer, traveling west on Highway 335, collided with the bus, which was traveling north on Highway 35.

Three of the injured are in critical condition, according to the RCMP. Authorities have yet to identify the victims. Twenty-nine people were on the bus.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured in the collision, Zablocki said. He was initially detained but was later released, and he is not currently the subject of a criminal investigation.

“Our investigators will be looking at all aspects of this accident to determine what took place,” Zablocki said. “It’s too early to comment on the cause of the collision.”

The Humboldt team was scheduled to play the Nipawin Hawks in the fifth game of a best-of-seven semifinal playoff series Friday. The teams played a lengthy game Wednesday that Nipawin won 6-5 in three overtimes in Humboldt, leaving Nipawin with a 3-1 series lead.

Pain felt far and wide

The tragedy was felt across Canada, where hockey is the dominant sport and many young players take long bus rides to tournaments.

Humboldt, a town of about 6,000, has a long tradition of fielding teams in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. The players, ranging in age from 16 to 21, come from different parts of Canada and stay with host families during the season, according to the team’s website.

“Our Broncos family is in shock as we try to come to grips with our incredible loss,” Garinger, the team’s president, said in a statement.

The hockey community and others rallied around the victims and their families after news of the crash, offering financial assistance.

By Sunday evening, a GoFundMe page for the players and their families had raised more than $4 million, the result of nearly 60,000 donations.

Many of those donations purportedly came from the hockey community. NHL teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Pittsburgh Penguins gave money, as did hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer Hockey, which shared a link to the GoFundMe on its Twitter account.

Expressions of support poured in, much of them focused on a Twitter photo that showed three injured players grasping each other’s hands while lying in hospital beds.

Members of the National Hockey League expressed sadness over the news.

“We sent condolence, comfort and strength to all affected by the devastating crash involving the Humboldt Broncos’ team bus,” the National Hockey League said on Twitter.

Cam Talbot, a goalie for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL, tweeted: “After all the hours spent on a bus with the boys over the years this one really hits home. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and communities affected by this horrible tragedy. #PrayersForHumboldt”

Friday’s crash brought back memories of another highway accident that claimed the lives of hockey players in Saskatchewan. In 1986, four members of the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League died in a crash in the western part of the province, CNN partner CBC reported.

KENOSHA — A 47-year-old woman from Illinois died Saturday, April 28 following a crash involving multiple motorcycles in Kenosha County. It happened on Highway W around 6:30 p.m.

According to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department, the investigation into this crash revealed that a group of motorcyclists from Illinois were traveling southbound when the lead operator of a 2006 Harley-Davidson motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve in the road and lost control of his motorcycle.

This motorcycle slid into another motorcycle, a 2010 Harley-Davidson, which had an operator and a passenger. This created a domino effect and another motorcycle, a 1998 Kawasaki,  also crashed.

The passenger from the 2010 Harley-Davidson motorcycle suffered serious injuries.

Flight for Life was called to the scene — and landed in a nearby parking lot.

The female passenger, identified as 47-year-old Lisa Fagan from Illinois, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

There were five other injuries reported in this crash ranging from minor to significant.

The roadway was closed for authorities to properly investigate the scene.

At this time speed appears to have contributed to this crash.

OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Two families are grieving after a single-vehicle crash in the Town of Cedarburg Monday night, June 25. Two men, ages 21 were killed -- and we're told they were best friends.

Austin Riechers and Devin Krumbiegel spent much of their free time on the road, both sharing a passion for motorcycles.

Austin Riechers

Devin Krumbiegel

Devin Krumbiegel

Brooke Krumbiegel

"He would go on rides for hours," said Brooke Krumbiegel, Devin Krumbiegel's sister.

On Monday evening, their drive turned fatal.

"He's touched so many lives and he will be missed and always in so many people's hearts," said Brooke Krumbiegel.

Around 6:30 p.m., officials with the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office said Riechers was behind the wheel of a Honda Civic with Krumbiegel in the passenger seat, when he lost control on Western Avenue near Woodside. The car entered a ditch, striking trees and a utility pole. Friends and family said the two died on impact.

Fighting back tears, Brooke Krumbiegel said while her brother may have been the youngest of four siblings, she always looked up to him.

"He was the strongest person I knew. He was always there to help anyone in need. He would drop anything to help any of his family members," said Brooke Krumbiegel

Austin Riechers

Austin Riechers

At Riechers' house, childhood friends placed flowers and photos on his bike -- remembering his signature smirk and great sense of humor.

Both sets of loved ones are organizing a ride for July 8, to raise money for funeral costs and give the young men the goodbye they would have wanted.

Sheriff's officials said speed appears to be a factor in the crash. Alcohol and drugs are not suspected.

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal crash that happened Monday, Jan. 7 near 35th and Townsend. It happened around 11:15 a.m.

According to police, a vehicle driven by a 61-year-old Milwaukee man struck a parked vehicle and despite life-saving efforts, the man died on scene.

MPD is still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

DODGE COUNTY —  One person is dead and another was flown by Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital following a crash late Thursday night, Jan. 10 on I-41 near State Highway 28 in Dodge County.

According to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 11:59 p.m. officials were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 41 near STH 28 in the Township of Lomira.

The preliminary investigation shows a silver Ford pickup truck was northbound in the southbound lanes of I-41 when it struck a southbound Peterbilt Semi that was in the right lane.

The driver of the Ford pickup was pronounced dead at the scene by the Dodge County Medical Examiner.  The name of the driver is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.  There were no other occupants in the vehicle.

The Peterbilt driver was injured in the crash, sustained non-life threatening injuries and was flown by Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital.  The name of the driver is being withheld at this time.

The southbound lanes of I-41 were closed for approximately five hours and 20 minutes — but are now now.  The northbound lanes of I-41 were closed for approximately one hour and ten minutes while Flight for Life was on the ground.

The crash remains under investigation by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office and the Dodge County Crash Investigation Team.

Assisting at the scene was Dodge County Medical Examiner, Dodge County Highway Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, DCERT, Lomira Fire Department, Theresa Fire Department, Theresa EMS, Fond Du Lac Paramedics, and Flight for Life.

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Two men died and three children were injured in a head-on crash in Washington County Sunday night, March 17.

It happened around 7 p.m. in the area of County Highway NN, east of County Highway M in Jackson.

Jackson Fire Chief Aaron Swaney

"The first vehicle came into the second vehicle's lane, and that's how they struck," said Jackson Fire Chief Aaron Swaney.

According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, a preliminary investigation revealed the first vehicle was headed eastbound on County Highway NN when it veered into the westbound lanes -- striking the second vehicle head-on.

Both drivers died.

"We don't really see too many fatal accidents on back roads, or in our community. Most of our accidents are on freeways," said Chief Swaney.

The operator of the first vehicle was identified as a 52-year-old man from the Town of Barton. The operator of the second vehicle was identified as a 51-year-old man from West Bend.

There were three passengers in the second vehicle, ages 8, 10 and 16. They were all transported to a hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

Speed was believed to be a factor in the crash, officials said.

"Slow down. Take precautions at all times. It's very easy to get into an accident. Even if you are an excellent driver, it still can happen," said Chief Swaney.

Lequon McCoy

MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old is dead and another person suffered serious injuries following a police pursuit and crash involving a stolen vehicle. It happened early Thursday morning, Aug. 1 on Milwaukee's north side.

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as 19-year-old Lequon McCoy.

Surveillance video shows the speeding car with police trailing behind.

Pursuit ending in crash near 12th and Locust in Milwaukee

Pursuit ending in crash near 12th and Locust in Milwaukee

The suspect's vehicle collided with another car, that was not involved the chase, near 12th and Locust.

Neighbors like Quntella Moore heard the incident before seeing the aftermath.

Pursuit ending in crash near 12th and Locust in Milwaukee

Police pursuit ends in crash near 12th and Locust in Milwaukee

Police pursuit ends in crash near 12th and Locust in Milwaukee

Lequon McCoy

"All I heard was a big crash... go boom," said Moore. "Come outside my house. There's a body outside my house."

Officials say 19-year-old McCoy was killed after the suspect's vehicle collided with his near the intersection.

"I've never seen anything like that before," Moore said.

The lengthy chase began miles away, near 64th and West Congress. Officers were pursuing a reckless, stolen car which disregarded multiple traffic signs.

"Stealing cars and stuff, they need to stop that," said Moore. "An innocent person just lost their life for some stuff he had nothing to do with."

The suspect survived. Officers and MFD attempted life-saving measures on McCoy, however, he died at the scene.

Pursuit ending in crash near 12th and Locust in Milwaukee

Pursuit ending in crash near 12th and Locust in Milwaukee

"I have never seen anyone do CPR as long as they were doing on that man. Trying to bring him back," said Moore.

Police are now investigating the deadly chase and crash as a family mourns a lost loved one.

Police pursuit ends in crash near 12th and Locust in Milwaukee

"Now a parent is hurt because her son is gone over some stuff he had nothing to do with. That is hurtful," said Moore.

The driver of the stolen vehicle is a 19-year-old Milwaukee man who suffered a serious injury. He was taken to a local hospital and is in custody.

MILWAUKEE — A 25-year-old man died at the hospital Sunday night, November 5th after crashing into a tree while fleeing from Milwaukee police.

The pursuit began around 8:10 p.m. after Milwaukee police attempted to perform a traffic stop on a vehicle near 12th Street and Garfield Avenue. This, after officers suspected the occupant of selling drugs.

Police say the driver fled the scene and crashed into a tree in the area of 10th Street and Lindsay Street.

The driver, a 25-year-old man, attempted to flee on foot but was taken into custody a short time later. He was transported to a local hospital by an ambulance after complaining of pain and was pronounced dead around 10:50 p.m.

Based on preliminary information, investigators believe the deceased may have ingested drugs during the incident.

The Milwaukee County Investigative Team is conducting the investigation with West Allis Police as the lead agency.