Waukesha County fatal crash; 2 semis involved, portion of I-43 shut down
Waukesha County fatal crash; 2 semis involved
One person is dead following a crash involving two semi-trucks on I-43 in Waukesha County on Thursday morning.
WAUKEHSA COUNTY, Wis. - One person is dead following a crash involving two semi-trucks on I-43 in Waukesha County on Thursday morning.
Fatal crash
What we know:
According to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened on northbound I-43 just south of STH 164 in the Village of Big Bend around 6 a.m.
A preliminary investigation shows that one semi-truck rear-ended another, resulting in the death of one driver at the scene.
The driver of the semi-truck that was struck was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Semi crash on I-43 in Waukesha County
Semi crash on I-43 in Waukesha County
Northbound I-43 will remain closed for an extended period to allow for crash investigation and roadway cleanup.
Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes and avoid the area.
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The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Office and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.