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Published on November 13, 2024
Police Release Footage of Car Crash Involving Milwaukee Bucks' Andre Jackson Jr., Player Cited for Speeding Near Yankee Hill ApartmentsSource: Milwaukee Police Department

Last month's car crash involving Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. has now taken a more public dimension as police body and dash camera footage was released, providing insight into the moments following the incident. News outlets like FOX6 News and TMJ4 have offered detailed accounts based on this footage and further statements from involved parties.

The crash, which occurred on Oct. 26 near the Yankee Hill Luxury Apartments, showed Jackson Jr. allegedly losing control of his vehicle, leading to not only damage to property but also impacting another vehicle. A citation for "unreasonable and imprudent speed" was issued to the Bucks player, who inadequately tried to recall his speed, initially claiming to have been driving at 30 mph, then conceding uncertainty. The citation, according to FOX6 News, was bolstered by a witness's account of Jackson's car turning "at an extreme rate of speed."

Further detail was provided by TMJ4, which obtained statements from the occupants of the car Jackson Jr. collided with. "He was flying around this corner, probably going 60 mph. He was going way too fast, flew around," disclosed one driver involved in the crash. The passenger added that the crash happened "in a matter of seconds" and described Jackson Jr.'s swift swerve upon noticing the other vehicle.

Despite the seeming high speed of the crash, no injuries were reported. WISN 12 News's review of the body camera footage showed that Jackson Jr. was subjected to a field sobriety test, which he passed, and no alcohol was involved. "I wasn't going 60 [miles per hour]," Jackson Jr. told the officers in the footage obtained by WISN 12 News. Beyond the citation for speeding, the police have issued no further charges against Jackson Jr., who has continued to play for the Bucks, having taken part in 9 games this season so far.