Pedestrian killed in Sheboygan County semi crash on I-43
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, Wis. - A 48-year-old Sheboygan man died Sunday, April 12, after being struck by a semi on Interstate 43 in the Town of Mosel, according to the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office.
What we know:
Authorities said the crash happened around 4:12 p.m. on northbound I-43 south of Garton Road.
Preliminary investigation indicates the man had pulled over while driving a Ford Explorer and exited his vehicle along the interstate. Officials said the man was then struck by a passing semi tractor-trailer traveling northbound on I-43.
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The victim was pronounced dead at the scene after lifesaving measures were attempted.
The victim was identified only as 48-year-old Jason Landgraf of Sheboygan.
Dig deeper:
The Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office said the crash had nothing to do with the current road construction on I-43 in Sheboygan County, and that right now there is no evidence that alcohol, drugs, speed, or weather were factors.
The crash remains under investigation.
The Source: The Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office provided information.