Whitewater fatal head-on crash Wednesday; 1 dead
Walworth County Sheriff's Office
WHITEWATER - One person was killed in a head-on crash on US Highway 12 in Whitewater on Wednesday afternoon, July 8.
Crash details
What we know:
Just before 1 p.m., emergency responders were called to a report of a two-vehicle crash near US Highway 12 and County Highway P.
An initial investigation and witness statements indicated a Toyota Highlander that was going west on US-12 was hit by an eastbound Ford Explorer that was trying to turn left onto County Highway P.
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A passenger in the Toyota, who is a resident of the Town of Whitewater, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Toyota, and everyone in the Ford were taken to local hospitals.
The crash is under investigation.
What we don't know:
The total number of people who were taken to the hospital, as well as their conditions, is not known at this time.
The Source: The Walworth County Sheriff's Office sent FOX6 a news release.