RACINE COUNTY, WI : 1 arrested after hit-and-run crash, fleeing from deputies in Racine County on Monday, 15th March 2021

A Milwaukee man was taken into custody Monday, March 15 following a hit-and-run crash and pursuit in Racine County.

According to authorities, around 6 p.m., the Racine County Communications Center received a call that a black Ford Taurus hit a pickup truck while traveling southbound on I-94 and fled the scene at a high rate of speed.

The Ford Taurus was seen by a caller exiting I-94 at State Highway 20.

A deputy located the fleeing vehicle on State Highway 20 as it passed under I-94 eastbound. The deputy initiated a traffic stop on the Ford Taurus upon locating it. When the traffic stop was initiated, the Ford Taurus fled northbound onto I-94 with deputies in pursuit.

The Ford Taurus fled at a high rate of speed on snow and slush-covered roads. It was also snowing at the time of the incident. Deputies ended the pursuit immediately due to road conditions and speeds.

A short time later, another motorist called and stated the black Taurus was exiting I-94 at County Highway K, traveling eastbound.



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