Milwaukee police chase, fatal crash; 1 dead, 9 hurt
MILWAUKEE - Jamillian Brown, 17, of Milwaukee was killed, and seven other teenagers were hurt, along with two women, when a stolen vehicle carrying the teens crashed into the women's car near 68th and Silver Spring during a police chase Sunday night, Aug. 13.
"This is a tragedy among tragedies," said Kevin Small, neighbor.
Police said around 11:30 p.m., officers tried stopping the stolen car near 51st and Hampton, saying the vehicle was also wanted in connection with an armed robbery.
The driver took off, and the chase began.
Milwaukee fatal crash, 68th and Silver Spring
Near 68th and Silver Spring Drive, police said the stolen vehicle with eight teens inside, ranging in age from 15-18, hit the vehicle with two women inside, ages 25 and 42.
Jamillian Brown, 17, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The seven other teens and the two women were taken to the hospital.
"Quit taking your life for granted," said Small. "Quit taking other people’s lives for granted. We’re all out here to survive and make better choices."
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Neighbors said the impact of the crash was loud and startling. A Hyundai logo, broken glass and an entire car door were among the pieces of debris left behind.
Neighbors said the outcome was hard to process.
"Stop looking out the window and say, 'Oh, there was an accident. Report that car. Report that person.' Because if we don’t, nothing will ever change," said Small.
Anyone with any information on this crash is asked to please contact police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips.