Man dies after crashing stolen vehicle into tree near 93rd & Silver Spring

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say one person was killed in a crash that happened near 93rd and Silver Spring Drive on Monday night, November 23rd. It happened shortly before 10:00 p.m.

Police say the accident victim had just stolen the vehicle (a 2003 Ford Focus) from a nearby parking lot minutes before the accident.   He was traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree.

The victim, a 50-year-old man from Milwaukee died on scene from his injuries.

Police say their investigation into this incident remains under investigation.



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