Milwaukee resident Jaime Walls is heartbroken and determined to honor the memory of her late nephew, Michael Captain, who tragically lost his life in a car crash on Saturday night. Michael, also known as “Mikey,” was a beloved father and a man with a warm heart who enjoyed bringing laughter to others. According to relatives, Michael was riding in a car that crashed into a bus at the intersection of North 35th Street and Wisconsin Avenue. The Milwaukee Police Department reported that the driver of the car disregarded a red light, leading to the fatal collision. The force of the impact was so significant that passengers on the bus were violently thrown from side to side, as captured on video footage. Donnell Shorter, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, described the harrowing incident. Jaime Walls expressed her disbelief and profound grief over the loss of her nephew, emphasizing that he had so much more life to live. She highlighted his love for his daughter and the pain of knowing that he would not be there to witness her milestones. Shorter also emphasized the severe impact of such crashes on bus operators, both physically and emotionally. The recent spate of fatal bus-related incidents in Milwaukee has raised concerns about reckless driving behavior. Last week, MCTS leaders reported a 40 percent increase in crashes involving buses compared to the previous year. Shorter stressed the urgent need to address this issue before more lives are lost. Jaime Walls hopes that sharing her family’s story will serve as a powerful reminder of the devastating consequences of reckless driving. She implores drivers to prioritize safety, avoid speeding, and respect traffic signals to prevent further tragedies like the one that shattered her family.
Fatal Car Crash Kills Father in Milwaukee, Family Mourns Loss
