The Brief
- Prosecutors say a Milwaukee crash killed D’Monte Owens after a BMW ran a red light at high speed last week.
- Investigators allege the driver, Drake Wallis, was speeding, did not brake and had a suspended license.
- Owens’ wife says the crash could have been prevented and notes the driver had prior dangerous driving allegations.
MILWAUKEE – Prosecutors have charged a 21-year-old West Allis man with second-degree reckless homicide in connection with a deadly crash on Milwaukee’s south side that killed another driver earlier this month.
Man charged
What we know:
The accused is Drake Wallis. He was charged with the following:
- Second-degree reckless homicide
- Knowingly operating a motor vehicle while suspended — causes death
He made his initial court appearance on Monday, Jan. 12. If convicted of both charges, Wallis faces more than 30 years in prison and more than $110,000 in fines.
Fatal crash
The backstory:
According to a criminal complaint, Wallis is accused of recklessly causing the death of 29-year-old D’Monte Owens during a crash on Wednesday, Jan. 7, near 76th and Morgan.…