Ozaukee County wrong-way driver crash; Oostburg couple killed
Ozaukee County wrong-way driver crash; Oostburg couple killed
We are learning new information about the victims of a wrong-way crash in Ozaukee County.
OZAUKEE - We are learning more about an Oostburg couple killed in a wrong-way crash over the Memorial Day weekend.
Fatal wrong-way crash
What we know:
A family member tells FOX6 News Jay, 56, and Nicole Horne, 51, were killed and their daughter was seriously hurt in the wreck that happened in Ozaukee County.
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The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office said a 34-year-old Milwaukee man, who officials identified in a news release as Ace Vue, was driving the wrong way on I-43 when he crashed into the Horne family's car. A family member said her brother and his wife were picking up their daughter at the airport – and were just a couple miles from home when the crash happened.
Jay and Nicole Horne
What they're saying:
"No way. Those are my first words. I can remember just yelling, no way," said Pauline Heyman, a family member.
Heyman got a call that shattered her world.
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Wrong-way crash on I-43 near Belgium
"He is gone. He is physically gone from my world," Heyman said.
Her brother, Jay Horne, was killed in the crash around 12:30 a.m. on Monday. His wife, Nicole, also died. Their 22-year-old daughter, Allissa, was in the back seat and was seriously hurt.
"Somebody was going the wrong way. Somebody made a mistake. A mistake that caused the lives of two people and almost a third," Heyman said.
Pauline Heyman
What officials know
Dig deeper:
The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened on I-43 just north of Belgium. The wrong-way driver from Milwaukee had life-threatening injuries himself.
Officials have not said why the driver was going the wrong way.
Jay and Nicole Horne
"I have a niece and nephew that have to bury their mom and dad," Heyman said.
Heyman said Allissa suffered two broken femurs, a broken ankle and wrist. She has been in and out of surgery.
"Physically, she can be put back together. And she can heal. Mentally, is another issue. It’s going to take longer. And that’s where we need everybody to step up for this family. Because they lost their mom and dad," Heyman said.
Heyman told FOX6 News Nicole and Jay were married for 27 years.
Fatal wrong-way crash on I-43 in Ozaukee County, 2 dead, 2 injured
Two people are dead, and two people are seriously injured after a wrong-way crash on I-43 in Ozaukee County on Monday, May 26, 2025.
What you can do:
There is a fundraiser planned for the family on Friday, June 13. Learn more about this event.
A GoFundMe online fundraiser was also set up.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by Wisconsin Circuit Court Access as well as interviews with the victims' family.