2 Died Minutes Apart In Auto Crashes Wednesday: Police

RACINE, WI — The Racine community lost two of its own Wednesday after police say two people died within minutes of each other in two separate auto accidents.

According to Racine police, officers were sent to the intersection of Washington Ave. and S. 10th Street on a report of a crash between a car and a motorcycle just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday.

Police said the motorcycle rider succumbed to his injuries at the hospital shortly after the crash.

Less than 30 minutes later, officers responded to the 3700 block of Osborne Blvd. on a report of a single-vehicle accident. When they arrived, officers reported finding that a vehicle veered off the road and hit a tree.

Police said the driver of the vehicle was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Authorities are asking that any witnesses, or people with information, are urged to call the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at (262) 635-7756. Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers by phone at (262) 636-9330, or through the Crime Stoppers app by using the p3 app.