Chase & crash: 24-year-old New Berlin man arrested after police pursuit, crash

NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- A 24-year-old New Berlin man was taken into custody early Tuesday morning, July 22nd following a short police pursuit and crash.

According to police, a pursuit was initiated by a New Berlin officer for a speeding motorcycle around 2 a.m. on northbound I-43.

Police say the pursuit ended after the motorcycle driver lost control and crashed while attempting at the I-894 and Beloit Road off-ramp.

During the pursuit, which lasted approximately three-and-a-half miles, speeds were in excess of 100 m.p.h.

Officials say the motorcycle driver sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash.

Alcohol was not a factor in the incident.