2 Adults, 2-Year-Old Girl, Died When Car Crashed In River: Report

MILWAUKEE, WI -- Authorities say a man, woman and a 2-year-old girl have all died after a police chase led to the car they were traveling in crashing into the Kinnickinnic River on New Year's Eve.

According to WISN, a police officer tried pulling over a vehicle that was connected to several armed robberies in the city. When the driver failed to stop, a police chase ensued, with the vehicle crashing into the river at 8:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve.

A Journal Sentinel report stated that Milwaukee Fire Department Dive Team members pulled a woman from the river shortly after the crash. Despite lifesaving measures, she died at the scene.

Authorities say the body of a 29-year-old man and the 2-year-old girl were pulled from the river several hours later.

The names of the deceased have not been released by authorities, pending notification of their families.

3 people died after a car crashed into the KK River NYE. 1 woman was pulled from the car last night. A man and a girl were found today when police pulled the car out. Police are working to contact their family. Their identities have not been released. pic.twitter.com/gZS9wjLMte
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