Man Charged After Fatal Milwaukee Crash
A Milwaukee man is facing charges related to a fatal crash that occurred on November 18 on the city’s northwest side. Prosecutors argue that he should not have been driving at all.
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Avery Young, 34, allegedly drove with a revoked license at the time of the crash. The collision took place near Appleton and Capitol around 8:30 a.m., resulting in one fatality.
According to a criminal complaint, first responders found a green Dodge Challenger and a blue Mazda at the scene. The Dodge Challenger was unoccupied, while a seriously injured man was discovered in the Mazda. Witnesses at the scene pointed out Young, who was sitting on a nearby ledge, to an officer.
Young claimed to be the driver and sole occupant of the Dodge Challenger and stated that the Mazda ran a red light and collided with him. However, when asked for identification, Young did not provide a driver’s license. It was later revealed that his license had been revoked, leading to his arrest after receiving treatment for a leg injury.
The driver of the Mazda, a 40-year-old man, was extricated and taken to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. An autopsy determined that he died from multiple blunt force injuries.
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Surveillance video showed that the Mazda ran a red light while the light on Appleton Avenue turned green. A records check revealed that the Dodge Challenger Young was driving had a “facsimile VIN” on display. Upon finding the actual VIN at the city tow lot, it was discovered that the vehicle had been reported stolen from Iowa on April 27.
Young, during a police interview, admitted that he knew his license was revoked but believed he could still drive until he received “paperwork” after a court appearance two months prior.
Court records indicate that Young has eight previous convictions for operating while suspended, operating after revocation, or operating without a license since 2017. He was also convicted of three counts of fleeing or eluding police in 2019.
Celia Jackson, a member of the Coalition for Safe Driving MKE, emphasized the need for a strategy that addresses reckless driving behavior beyond tickets and enforcement measures.
At the time of the crash, Young’s license had been revoked since July 10, and he had received notification that he was not eligible for reinstatement until 2028. He had also been stopped on the road three times between July and the crash for driving offenses, including operating after revocation and speeding.
