Sunday, November 3, 2024

58-year-old Leonel Molina Rios Facing Vehicular Homicide Charges In Connection With The Deadly Crash That Killed A 74-year-old Man In Franklin

Molina Rios allegedly crashed into a 74-year-old driver causing his death while allegedly driving under the influence in Franklin.

By H. Nelson Goodson 
Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

November 3, 2024

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Sunday, Leonel "Leo" Molina Rios, 58, of Greenfield was booked at the Milwaukee County jail facing pending charges for homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, and additional charges in connection with the death a 74-year-old man from Franklin.

A cash bail for Molina Rios was set at $110,000, according to the Milwaukee County jail website.

Franklin police responded to a two vehicle crash on Saturday at around 6:40 p.m. on Rawson Avenue and Lovers Road where they located a 74-year-old male driver with critical injuries that he sustained during a crash with Molina Rios. The 74-year-old man died at the scene, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office. The victim has not been identified.

Molina Rios remained at the crash scene and was taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries and was taken into custody.

Molina Rios is well known in the Milwaukee Latino community for being a popular Spanish Speaking radio personality and a former member of the Wisconsin Brown Berets.


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