Apr. 20, 2025 7:30a
(WGTD)---A police chase in Racine early Saturday evening resulted in serious injuries to a driver who wasn't involved in the pursuit.
According to a news release from police, a 36-year-old man who'd been fleeing from police blew a stop sign at Victory and Lathrop and crashed into a vehicle.
The driver of the third vehicle--a 72-year-old man from Racine--was airlifted to a Milwaukee area hospital with what were described as "critical" injuries.
The driver of the offending vehicle--a 36-year-old man--was jailed.
The Racine County Sheriff's Office is investigating.
The incident set off a barrage of social media comments between those calling for greater restraint by police in such pursuits and those defending the action's of officers.
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