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.