Authorities identify two killed in head-on crash in Waukesha Co.

WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department has identified the victims of a head-on crash that occurred on Sunset Drive, just east of Highway 83, in the Town of Genesee Wednesday morning, April 23rd. The victims have been identified as 23-year-old Alixandra Wagner and 23-year-old Alex Hernandez Banuelos Jr. 

According to officials, the initial investigation indicates that Wagner, who was traveling with Banuelos, was driving westbound on Sunset Drive when she lost control, crossed the center line and struck a Toyota traveling eastbound on Sunset Drive.

“Unfortunately some roads in the county have some sudden or abrupt curves associated with that roadway. That particular curve is not a blind curve. But if you’re not paying attention or notice the caution signs, we’ve had a history of folks over-drive that curve,” said Inspector Eric Severson from the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department.

The Toyota was being driven by a 65-year-old woman from North Prairie.

When officials arrived on scene, the 65-year-old woman was trapped in her vehicle and had to be extricated. She was transported by ambulance to the Aurora Medical Center in Summit with multiple injures. Her condition is unknown.

Wagner was also transported to the Aurora Medical Center in Summit — where she later died as a result of her injuries. Banuelos was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials say speed may be a factor in the crash.

Sunset Drive between Highway 83 and Brookhill Road was closed for approximately four hours during the investigation.

This incident remains under investigation by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department.