Man Drove Through 4-Way Stop, Struck Patrol Vehicle: Sheriff

RACINE COUNTY, WI — A Racine County Sheriff's deputy was injured early Thursday after authorities say a driver failed to stop at a four-way stop sign on Highway 45 near County Highway A, and struck the patrol vehicle.

According to the Racine County Sheriff's office, a 22-year-old man who was behind the wheel of a Buick LeSabre failed to stop at the four-way stop sign and struck the patrol vehicle.

Sheriff's officials released photos from the incident, showing two drivers' side doors smashed-in. The Sheriff's patrol vehicle suffered lesser damage to its front and driver's side.

Authorities said the driver was issued three traffic citations, and a 29-year-old woman who was a passenger in his vehicle was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

The deputy suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene of the accident, sheriff's officials said.