Tragic Crash in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Two young boys have tragically lost their lives and two other children are currently hospitalized following a harrowing incident in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
According to reports, the devastating crash took place late on Wednesday night in the town of Delafield, approximately 25 miles west of Milwaukee. The incident unfolded when a deputy from the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department attempted to initiate a routine traffic stop for a vehicle that was observed speeding and without license plates. However, the driver refused to comply and instead fled the scene. A high-speed chase ensued, resulting in the vehicle ultimately crashing and rolling over.
The vehicle was carrying a total of six occupants, including the driver who is a 29-year-old man. The driver, who was wanted on a warrant for felony possession of a firearm, is currently in critical but stable condition, as confirmed by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.
Additionally, the driver's 29-year-old girlfriend was also present in the car and is currently in critical but stable condition.
Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Two Children
Two boys, both ten years old, tragically lost their lives in a car accident. The driver of the vehicle, who was their father, was also involved in the incident. The driver's niece, aged 14, was a passenger in the car and is currently in critical condition. Additionally, a six-year-old girl, the daughter of the adults in the vehicle, was transported to a nearby hospital via Flight for Life and remains in critical condition.
During a press conference, Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson expressed his sadness over the situation. He mentioned that deputies were unable to make contact with the driver and that the car was traveling at a high rate of speed, making it difficult to track. The incident is now under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Sheriff Severson also stated that the driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, may face additional charges, including fleeing and eluding causing death, as well as reckless driving causing death, as determined by the state police.
"The fact that two children lost their lives this morning as a result of really bad decision making is really sad to all of us," said Sheriff Severson. "This didn't need to happen. We struggle in our communities to make sure the roads are safe, that we're enforcing the law. We want to do everything we can to not have these situations take place."
The crash is now being investigated by the Wisconsin State Patrol. Severson said that the driver, who was not identified by authorities, may face additional charges, brought by the state police, including counts of fleeing and eluding causing death and counts of reckless driving causing death.
Investigation Launched into Police Response to Incident
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The Washington County Sheriff's Department will be conducting an investigation into the police response to a recent incident. According to officials, Wisconsin state statute requires an independent law enforcement team to investigate any incident resulting in the death of an individual due to the actions or omissions of a law enforcement officer.
"We have no evidence to believe laws were violated. ... It looks like they did their job right," stated Sheriff Severson. He also mentioned that the deputy who attempted to stop the vehicle involved in the incident is still on duty.
