close
close

Accident on South Villard Avenue; Police looking for possibly armed suspect

STARGAZERS CATCHED A METEOR OVER WISCONSIN. >>A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND A FERRY CHASE SHERMAN BOULEVARD AND MILLARD AVENUE IN MI>> WE ARE DOING A FERRY CHASE BECAUSE WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS AN ACCIDENT. >>WE SEE A LOT OF CLEANUP. YOU SEE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT LEAVING RIGHT AWAY. SOME OF THE FIRE CREW ARE REMOVING DEBRIS. THERE ARE AT LEAST CARS–CARS AT SHERMAN AND DILLARD WITH A LOT OF DAMAGE. SINCE I'VE BEEN HERE THERE HAVE BEEN ABOUT 10 OR 15 M. TWO PEOPLE DROPPED AND AN AMBULANCE. LIKE THEY SAID, THERE IS SO MUCH DAMAGE, EVEN UP FRONT. YOU SEE, EVEN AS THE CAMERA CURLS OVER IT, THE TIRES AND RIMS AND THE VEHICLE CAN BE ON THE GROUND. IT'S VERY BADLY DAMAGED. THE POLICE TOLD OUR PHOTOGRAPHER WHEN HE CAME TO THE SCENE THAT THEY WERE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE IN THE BACK YARDS OF THESE PEOPLE ON SHERMAN JUST DILLARD. THE POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE AND SAY THE PERSON COULD BE THEY SAW A LOT AND SOME K-9'S AS WELL, MAYBE LOOK, IT'S VERY ACTIVE, THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF TRAFFIC CONGESTION. IF YOU ARE IN THE AREA NEAR SHERMAN AND VILLARD, ESPECIALLY SOUTH OF VILLARD, SOME BLOCKS ARE CLOSED DUE TO THE ACCIDENT. WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED VIA AIR AND 12 NEWS APPS

South Villard Avenue closed after accident; police search for fugitive suspect

A serious accident on Milwaukee's north side resulted in hospitalizations and a police manhunt for a possibly armed perpetrator, prompting heavy traffic and debris cleanup.

A multi-vehicle crash at Sherman Boulevard and Villard Avenue on Milwaukee's north side is causing heavy traffic, particularly south of Villard Avenue, where police have cordoned off several blocks. At least three vehicles sustained significant damage and emergency responders took two people to the hospital. Sources told 12 News they are actively searching for a suspect who fled the scene of the crash and may be armed. Officers, including sniffer dogs, are combing the area of ​​Sherman Boulevard south of Villard Avenue. Firefighters continue to clear debris, including tires, wheels and vehicle parts. Milwaukee police have not released any additional information. This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.

MILWAUKEE —

A multi-vehicle crash at Sherman Boulevard and Villard Avenue on Milwaukee's north side is causing heavy traffic, especially south of Villard Avenue, where police have cordoned off several blocks.

At least three vehicles were seriously damaged and rescue workers took two people to hospital.

Sources told 12 News they are actively searching for a suspect who fled the scene of the crash and may be armed. Officers, including canine units, are combing the area of ​​Sherman Boulevard south of Villard Avenue.

The fire department is still busy clearing away debris such as tires, wheels and vehicle parts.

Milwaukee police have not released any further information.

This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.

You may also like...