Man charged in West Allis fatal crash that killed boy

WEST ALLIS, Wis. - New video obtained by FOX6 News Monday, June 20 shows a violent crash that took the life of a 4-year-old boy. A speeding car is seen barreling through an intersection in West Allis. The car went airborne as it slammed into the back of another car.

Thomas McIntyre, 26, of Greenfield, faces three counts in connection with the June 15 crash that killed 4-year-old Alexis Gonzalez and injured two others:

• First-degree reckless homicide
• First-degree reckless injury
• First-degree recklessly endangering safety

As he appeared in court Monday for the first time via Zoom, the commissioner called his actions dangerous and reckless.

In a matter of seconds, lives were changed forever as one driver made a U-turn on Highway 100 and National in West Allis and another came speeding through the intersection.

Investigators say McIntyre was going upwards of 120 miles per hour in a 40 mph zone. His vehicle went airborne, slamming into the back of the car carrying Gonzalez and two women, leaving a trail of fire. Gonzalez died at the hospital. 

According to the criminal complaint, when officers arrived on the scene of the crash they detected a faint odor of an intoxicated beverage on McIntyre's breath. While in the hospital, McIntyre admitted to drinking about eight to nine shots. He also stated that he was speeding and that he believed he was going "over 100."

"This is a situation where he is driving incredibly reckless on the streets, around 100 mph, and very sadly, a 4-year-old is killed," said Adam Best, prosecutor. 

McIntyre appeared in court in a wheelchair, with a fractured hip and toe.

"This is an incredibly unfortunate situation, and it’s one that was, through his own admission, created by Mr. McIntyre," said Glenn Gaskill, defense attorney. 

The court commissioner set bail at $150,000.

"This was extremely dangerous, reckless conduct," said Rosa Barillas, court commissioner. 

Gonzalez will be laid to rest on Tuesday, June 21.