Crime & Safety

1 Dead, 9 Injured In Single Crash During Blizzard: Sheriff

One person was killed and numerous passengers were treated for critical injuries in the Racine County crash on Sunday.

Travel on roads in Southeastern Wisconsin were made challenging by whiteout conditions, blowing snow and slippery roads.
Travel on roads in Southeastern Wisconsin were made challenging by whiteout conditions, blowing snow and slippery roads. (Scott Anderson, Patch Staff)

RACINE COUNTY, WI — One person was killed and nine others injured in a crash in rural Racine County on Sunday as blizzard-like conditions made driving difficult in southeastern Wisconsin, officials said.

Around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Racine County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of Highway 20 and 63rd Drive for a two-car crash with multiple injuries.

Authorities said a vehicle traveling east on Highway 20 near 63rd Drive lost control and crossed the center line striking a westbound vehicle. There were a total of ten injured passengers and three of them had to be extricated from the cars.

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One person was killed and the others were treated for critical injuries.

The identification of the deceased will not be released at this time pending notification of
family, sheriff's officials said.

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The roadway on Highway 20 between 63 rd Dr and S Colony Avenue reopened later Sunday.

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