West Allis rollover crash; 17-year-old dead, 2 others hurt
Fatal West Allis rollover crash
One person, a minor, is dead, and two others were hurt after a rollover crash in West Allis on Saturday.
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - A minor is dead following a single-vehicle rollover crash in West Allis on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
On Monday, March 24, 2025, the Milwaukee Medical Examiner's Office identified the person who died as 17-year-old Anthony Novak.
Incident details
What we know:
According to the West Allis Police Department, at about 5:47 p.m., police received calls about a black sport utility vehicle driving recklessly in the area of 116th and Theo Trecker Way.
Scene near 116th and Theo Trecker
The vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash and injuries were reported.
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Police arrived on scene and determined three minors were in the vehicle. One of them suffered severe injuries. Police and fire personnel attempted life-saving measures. However, the minor was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
The two other minors in the vehicle were taken to a local hospital for possible injuries.
Speed and reckless driving appear to be factors in this crash.
Police say the circumstances of this incident remain under investigation and more information on this incident may be released as the investigation progresses.
Neighbors respond
What they're saying:
Neighbors say they are thinking of the families of all the kids involved. Both of these neighbors live on 116th, just a few blocks from the deadly crash. They see drivers speeding daily.
"It’s a terrible tragedy and it shouldn’t have happened," West Allis resident Amy Suchla said. "There are stop signs all over the neighborhood. Just about every corner. So there’s really no reason for anybody to be flying around here."
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"The fact there is that reckless driving going on here is just sad," said resident Madison Austad. "It’s just really sad."
Tips and info
What you can do:
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact the West Allis Police Department at 414-302-8000.
The Source: The West Allis Police Department sent FOX6 the information. The identity of the person who died was provided by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.