Advocates hope towing bill will deter reckless drivers from fleeing police

Milwaukee police have chased 163 more reckless drivers this year compared to the same time last year, according to newly released data. The troubling trend has advocates and lawmakers hoping a solution is on the way as a bill allowing police to tow all reckless drivers’ vehicles nears implementation.

The Milwaukee Police Department’s latest pursuit report reveals that 75% of police chases this year have been for reckless driving — far higher than in recent years. More concerning, 7 people have been killed in Milwaukee police chases initiated for reckless driving this year, with all but one being innocent victims.

“I could have been killed, I came so close,” said Marian Wasierski, a reckless driving victim who has become an advocate for accountability…

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