Milwaukee Police Chase Ends in Crash with MCTS Bus on Northwest Side

On Saturday afternoon, April 24, 2026, a Milwaukee police pursuit concluded with a crash involving a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus at the intersection of Lovers Lane and Silver Spring on the city’s northwest side. The incident occurred around 12:45 p.m., according to the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD).

Officers initiated the chase after identifying a suspect wanted for a violent felony. The pursuit ended when the suspect’s vehicle collided with the MCTS bus at the stated location. FOX6 News reported multiple damaged vehicles at the scene, including the transit bus, which showed visible damage.

The Milwaukee Fire Department responded and transported one individual to a hospital for medical evaluation. Private ambulances were too requested to assist. MCTS confirmed there were no passengers on the bus at the time of the crash and the bus driver was evaluated by medical personnel as a precaution.

The suspect was taken into custody by police following the crash. Authorities have not released further details regarding the suspect’s identity or the nature of the violent felony warrant that prompted the pursuit.

As of this report, the extent of injuries beyond the individual transported to the hospital remains unclear. Investigations into the crash and the preceding police chase are ongoing, with MPD, the Milwaukee Fire Department, and MCTS collaborating on the inquiry.