13th and Manitoba crash; 5 hurt including toddler, police say

Five people were hurt, including a baby, when police say a speeding driver blew a stop sign at 13th and Manitoba and struck another vehicle after a brief pursuit.

Police said a vehicle was spotted headed south on 16th Street at a high rate of speed when an officer attempted a traffic stop and the driver fled. Near 15th and Manitoba, the officer lost sight of the vehicle and pulled over.

The vehicle continued for about two blocks before the driver blew a stop sign at 13th and Manitoba, striking a vehicle headed south on 13th.

13th and Manitoba crash, Milwaukee

13th and Manitoba crash, Milwaukee

The driver of the striking vehicle was arrested. His passenger, a 33-year-old, suffered a significant knee injury, police said.

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The four others hurt, including a 17-month-old baby, two men, ages 25 and 27, and a woman, age 29, were in the vehicle that was hit in this incident.

All of those hurt were taken to the hospital for treatment. Police are referring charges against the striking driver.

13th and Manitoba crash, Milwaukee

13th and Manitoba crash, Milwaukee

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