Milwaukee pastor killed in 10th and Wells crash, speeding driver in custody

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Updated: 4:34 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2022

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Police have confirmed the name of the suspect to be 22-year-old Jose Manuel Silva.

If convicted, Silva could face a fine of up to $100,000, up to 25 years in prison or both.


Updated: 5:32 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2022

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A Milwaukee pastor was killed when a driver who was speeding blew through a red light and crashed into the pastor's car near 10th and Wells Wednesday morning, on Oct. 12.

The pastor was identified as 40-year-old Aaron Strong, a faith leader at Grace Lutheran church in downtown Milwaukee.

According to police, the speeding driver who was arrested was a 22-year-old man.

Pastor Strong's colleague and friend Pastor Jim Huebner said the 40-year-old will be remembered for being a great faith leader, husband and father.

"I am ok sometimes and sometimes the tears just flow, that's just the way it is," said Pastor Huebner.

Pastor Strong leaves behind a wife and two children.

Grace Lutheran Church will host a visitation for the family on Tuesday, Oct. 18 and will host a celebration of life of the pastor on Wednesday,  Oct. 19th at 6:30 p.m.


Published: 11:03 a.m. on Oct. 12, 2022

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner is responding to a fatal motor vehicle accident near 10th and Wells on Wednesday, Oct. 12.

It happened at 9:01 a.m. this morning.

Police say one driver, a 22-year-old Milwaukee man, was driving east at a high rate of speed on 11th and Wells. He blew through a red traffic light near the intersection of 10th and Wells and struck a vehicle that was occupied by a 40-year-old Milwaukee man.

The 40-year-old Milwaukee man was driving northbound on 10th and Wells.

Police say both vehicles were travelling east when they struck four unoccupied, legally parked vehicles.

The 40-year-old Milwaukee man was taken to a local hospital where was pronounced dead.

Grace Downtown has also confirmed the victim was a pastor at their Church. His name was Pastor Aaron Strong. He was driving from his home to the Church office.

Police say the 22-year-old Milwaukee man was taken into custody. Charges will be presented to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office in the upcoming days.

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