ALERT Police at a firework display in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Reports say a vehicle slammed into a crowd of people, not confirmed if intentional.

[jward]

Doge
@IntelDoge

Large police presence at a firework display in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Reports say a vehicle slammed into a crowd of people, not confirmed if intentional.


10:57 PM · Jul 3, 2022·Twitter for Android

 

[jward]

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@IntelDoge

Right next door to Waukesha… known for another recent vehicle vs crowd tragedy

 

[WildDaisy]

You couldnt have paid me to go to any fireworks event this year. With all the warnings after the Roe v Wade thing and how people were going to give retribution for their perceived loss of freedom, it wouldnt have been wise to go to any of the events. I dont normally go anyway because it is a field day for drunks and pick pockets anyway.

 

[Red Baron]

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MFPD: Two pedestrians seriously injured in crash after Menomonee Falls fireworks display


Menomonee Falls Police respond to pedestrian crash after fireworks

MENOMONEE FALLS — Two people have serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle after the fireworks display in Menomonee Falls on Sunday.

Menomonee Falls police tell TMJ4 news they were called to the Pick 'n Save parking lot on Appleton Ave. just after 10:00 pm for an unknown number of people that were struck by a vehicle.

When they arrived on scene, police found that two people were struck and had serious injuries.

Multiple agencies responded with assistance, due to a large number of people in the area for the fireworks.

The driver of the vehicle stayed on the scene and the crash is under investigation.

Two pedestrians seriously injured in crash after Menomonee Falls fireworks (tmj4.com)

 

[Red Baron]

FYI
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The Menomonee Falls Independence Day Parade is the largest of the three parades held in Menomonee Falls. This parade is very well attended and precedes the annual fireworks display held at Menomonee Falls High School. Reserving a parade viewing space is allowed during a pre-scheduled time slot.

Read this year’s rules regarding reserving spaces for parade and firework viewing here (2021 will be shared when it is available)
2022 Parade Spectator Letter from MFPoliceDept

The Optimist Club runs the Independence Day Parade which is always held on the evening of July 3 at 7:00 pm. The parade route starts on Appleton Avenue at Elm Lane and proceeds southeast to Woosencraft Drive, finishing on Titan Drive. Click on the map below to be redirected to a Google Map of the area.

 

[mistaken1]

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The driver of the vehicle stayed on the scene and the crash is under investigation.

Sounds like a tragic accident. I would not rule out alcohol or drugs being a factor.

 

[day late]

Sounds like a tragic accident. I would not rule out alcohol or drugs being a factor.

Agreed.

 

[bracketquant]

You couldnt have paid me to go to any fireworks event this year. With all the warnings after the Roe v Wade thing and how people were going to give retribution for their perceived loss of freedom, it wouldnt have been wise to go to any of the events. I dont normally go anyway because it is a field day for drunks and pick pockets anyway.

Does a drunk pickpocket pick his own?

Asking for a friend.

 

[nehimama]

The driver of the vehicle stayed on the scene and the crash is under investigation.

Driver probably not GTR.

 

[Red Baron]

More details,

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24-year-old man killed, sister severely injured when hit by car after Menomonee Falls fireworks show

Christopher Kuhagen
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A 24-year-old man was killed and his 25-year-old sister was severely injured after both were hit by a vehicle following the Menomonee Falls fireworks show Sunday night in the Pick 'n Save parking lot.

The crash was reported just before 10:10 p.m. at N77 W14435 Appleton Ave. The 18-year-old female driver from Germantown reportedly lost control of her vehicle and struck the two siblings in what Menomonee Falls Police are calling "an unintentional act."

The victims, both from North Carolina, were taken to hospitals by the Menomonee Falls Fire Department for serious injuries. The man later died, while the 25-year-old woman is being treated for life-threatening injuries.

Two juvenile passengers were in the 18-year-old's vehicle. All of them were uninjured.

The driver remained on the scene and was cooperative with the investigation, Falls police said in a news release.

Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor in the crash, police added.

This crash is still under investigation by Falls police and the Wisconsin State Patrol.

Several law enforcement agencies responded to assist with traffic control, interviewing witnesses and the crash investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has video is asked to contact Falls police at 262-532-8700.

The fireworks show began at dusk at Menomonee Falls High School, which is across from the Pick 'n Save on Appleton Avenue.

Communities - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (jsonline.com)

 

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