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…