Bystander seriously injured after driver in stolen vehicle crashes near 35th and Hadley
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Dramatic video shows the moment two people were injured outside of a convenience store on Milwaukee's north side.
Milwaukee police say it all started after they tried to pull a car over and the driver sped off.
Those who were at the crash scene tell us it was terrifying and happened quickly.
Friends and family of a 40-year-old man who was injured in the incident say he's still recovering after having to have his leg amputated.
Video shows the moment two cars collide near 35th and Hadley, one slamming into a utility pole and another into Omar Foods.
Milwaukee police say Saturday night, Oct. 17, they tried to pull over a car for a registration violation when the driver sped away, ignoring a stop sign and colliding with another vehicle, which then hit two people.
Family tells us one of the men hit was celebrating his 40th birthday and had to crawl into the store for help. They say the 40-year-old is still recovering after having to have his leg amputated.
"A very genuine young man. A very kind young man. Very humble young man, he loved his family, his family him. He treated everyone like family."
The driver, a 29-year-old man who police say ran from the vehicle after crashing, was taken into custody, as well as the passenger in that car.
Officials say the driver of the second car was taken to the hospital.
"It's scary to think of it happens so close to where I live. Somewhere that I frequent. So, it's just a lot to deal with in this type of neighborhood."
Police say the second pedestrian hit is okay and didn't go to the hospital.
Milwaukee police say the suspect vehicle was reported stolen. Charges are being reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
Omar, the store owner, says fast and reckless deicing is an ongoing problem in the area.