West Allis police chase; driver crashes into overpass fence, lands on freeway

WEST ALLIS, Wis. - Two people were taken into custody following a police chase involving West Allis police on Sunday night, Aug. 25. The pursuit ended when the driver crashed into an overpass fence. 

According to police, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed around 11:58 p.m. and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver fled, entering I-894 southbound at W. Greenfield Avenue.  

The fleeing vehicle exited I-894 at W. Lincoln Avenue. The driver of the fleeing vehicle attempted to travel east on Lincoln Avenue, lost control, crashed through the overpass fence, landing on the freeway. 

The driver and passenger were taken into custody and taken to a medical facility for minor injuries resulting from the crash.

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Two officers were taken to a medical facility for injuries they sustained while attempting to take the suspects into custody.