Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Milwaukee After Police Chase Crash

Milwaukee, WI, September 26, 2026 —

The family of El Moctar Sidiya, a rideshare driver who died following a crash during a Milwaukee police pursuit, has initiated a wrongful death lawsuit. The legal action names the city of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Police Department as defendants.

The incident that led to Sidiya’s death occurred at the intersection of Brady Street and Humboldt Boulevard. According to information available, the crash transpired when a suspect, identified as Cera Wilkerson, reportedly failed to stop at a red light while attempting to evade law enforcement officers.

El Moctar Sidiya was identified as the driver of a vehicle involved in the collision. Details regarding the exact timeline of the pursuit and the specific circumstances of the crash beyond the intersection and alleged red light violation were not provided. The summary does not specify the date of the crash or when the lawsuit was filed.

The lawsuit seeks damages related to the death of Mr. Sidiya. The specific allegations within the lawsuit concerning the actions of the Milwaukee Police Department and the city’s policies or practices related to police pursuits were not detailed in the provided summary.

Information regarding the suspect, Cera Wilkerson, including any charges filed against them or the outcome of those proceedings, was not included in the trend summary. Similarly, the summary did not provide details on the condition or status of any other parties involved in the crash.

Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Jenkins on www.tmj4.com, see more information here.