2 Dead After Car Crashes Into Empty Milwaukee Home In Pursuit: Police

MILWAUKEE, WI — Two women were killed early Wednesday after their car sped off from a traffic stop and crashed into an empty building in Milwaukee, according to police.

Both people inside the car, a 20-year-old woman from Milwaukee and a 28-year-old woman from Greendale, suffered fatal injuries and died at the crash scene despite lifesaving efforts by the Milwaukee Fire Department, police said.

Police said they are still seeking the driver of the car, and that no other injuries were reported.

Police spotted the car speeding near Greenfield Avenue and 19th Street just before 1 a.m., and when it ran a red light near Cesar E Chavez Drive, officers tried to stop it for reckless driving, according to a news release.

The car sped off when officers tried to stop it, police said. The driver then lost control and crashed into a vacant building in the 2300 block of West Hopkins Street, according to police.

Milwaukee police asked anyone with information on the fatal crash to contact them at 414-935-7360 or call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS to remain anonymous.