One dead following rollover crash on I-43 near Mequon Rd.

OZAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- 61-year-old Michael Kniech of Brown Deer died following a single-vehicle rollover crash on northbound I-43 Monday night, June 17th.

The crash occurred one mile south of Mequon Road in the City of Mequon at approximately 8:47 p.m.

According to police, a witness observed a red vehicle speeding and weaving in traffic. The witness reported the vehicle had left the roadway and rolled over.

Kniech was pronounced dead at the scene.

It appears alcohol may have contributed to the crash. I-43 northbound was closed for approximately one hour during the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing.