MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Police Department said a man has died after a suspect fled from police and crashed into a car near Layton and Lincoln.
Police said the incident began around 12:16 a.m. Tuesday when police attempted to make a traffic stop. The driver, however, refused to stop and fled from the police.
MPD said it did not initiate a pursuit, but when the suspect was fleeing he crashed into another vehicle.
The suspect's vehicle rolled and caught fire, a criminal complaint states. The other vehicle went into the air and spun, but landed right side up.
The suspect, a 28-year-old man, was arrested after a short foot chase. The driver of the vehicle hit was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries where he later died. MPD said he was 39 years old.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as Noe Barron Garcia of Milwaukee.
According to a criminal complaint, the suspect is now facing the following charges:
- Second-degree reckless homicide
- Knowingly operate motor vehicle without a valid license - causing death
- Possession with intent to deliver controlled substance (cocaine)
- Possession with intent to deliver fentanyl
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