Passenger killed after fleeing vehicle strikes car near 30th and Center, 2 arrested

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the person who died in a crash near 30th and Center as Jose David Leezama-Flores.

Published: Monday, Oct. 19

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police say one person is dead after a pursuit led to a crash Monday afternoon, Oct. 19. 

According to police, officers attempted to stop a vehicle wanted in a narcotics investigation just after 2:30 p.m. near N. 22nd St. and W. McKinley Avenue. Police say the driver fled, prompting a pursuit that ended when the suspect vehicle crashed with another vehicle near N. 30th and W. Center Street. 

Officials say the driver of the suspect vehicle, a 40-year-old man, his passenger, a 36-year-old woman, were taken into custody and treated for non-fatal injuries. 

The 28-year-old driver of the vehicle that was struck was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. The passenger of the vehicle that was struck was pronounced dead at the scene. 

An investigation is ongoing. Criminal charges will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.