Man dead after police chase ends in crash, fire near 13th and Capitol

MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old man is dead after a Milwaukee police pursuit, that stemmed from a drug complaint, led to a fatal crash near 13th and Capitol on Saturday, April 20.

Home surveillance reveals the moments the speeding vehicle led police on the chase.

"The vehicle burst into flames and ignited the house," said Milwaukee Police Inspector Jutiki Jackson.

Firefighters rushed to the scene.

Vehicle into house near 13th and Capitol in Milwaukee

Vehicle into house near 13th and Capitol in Milwaukee

"The vehicle sheered the gas main to the house, creating a very dangerous situation inside the house," said Battalion Chief Erich Roden, Milwaukee Police Department.

Police say the chase began as a drug complaint investigation near 40th and Auer.

"Officers observed a vehicle that they believed to be involved in a drug dealing complaint and attempted to stop it," Jackson said.

Jazzmine Salaam says the speeding vehicle smashed into her cousin driving an SUV at the intersection of 13th and Capitol. She was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

"She called and said she was in a car accident. I came as fast as I could," Salaam said.

Vehicle into house near 13th and Capitol in Milwaukee

Vehicle into house near 13th and Capitol in Milwaukee

Salaam says her cousin was running errands when a car came out of nowhere.

"She was just going to Walgreens, going to get medicine and got hit," Salaam said.

A chase ending in crash and chaotic scene. A sight some hope to never see again.

"Everybody should slow down so we can enjoy our summer because it doesn't last long," Salaam said.

The driver of the fleeing vehicle was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.