Wauwatosa Teens Arrested For Driving Over Pedestrian Bridge

WAUWATOSA, WI — Three 15-year-olds were arrested after a police chase ended in a gruesome crash right outside the Cafe Hollander in Wauwatosa after the driver attempted to cross a pedestrian bridge in the fleeing vehicle.

According to police, the crash happened just after 1 a.m. Wednesday. Although several chairs and tables were toppled prior to the crash, the vehicle ended up in much worse condition.

"Nothing like this, we're pretty quiet here, as a matter of fact. By the time we close at night, things are pretty quiet," Café Hollander manager Kim Berns said in a WISN report. "It's rare we have anyone hanging around that we have to ask to leave or anything like that. We close at midnight."

There was major front-end damage to the vehicle, which had lost its front tires and also suffered extensive cabin damage and a twisted frame as it spun to a halt right at the front entrance to Cafe Hollander.

Police are reporting that the boys face charges of stealing a car, eluding and joyriding.

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