70-year-old man killed in crash on Brown Deer Road Thursday

BROWN DEER (WITI) -- North Shore rescue teams were called to the scene of a serious crash on Brown Deer Road Thursday morning, October 10th.

The crash involved two vehicles, including a semi-tractor with a trailer and a four-door sedan.

One of the vehicles was so badly damaged that firefighters had to cut open the car to rescue those inside.

Officials say a 70-year-old male passenger of the sedan was extricated, and later died. That man has been identified as James Corroo of Merrill, Wisconsin.

The driver of the semi-tractor was uninjured.

Officials say dense fog was a contributing factor in this crash.

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