Pewaukee, WI (June 28, 2024) – The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department reported a serious crash that occurred at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday on Capitol Drive and Pewaukee Road. Two fatalities have been confirmed at this time.

According to Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Nicholas Wenzel, a 49-year-old male was driving a pickup truck westbound on Capitol Drive about one-tenth of a mile east of Pewaukee Road, when it rear-ended another vehicle traveling westbound on Capitol Drive. The other driver, a 76-year-old female, died from her injuries. The truck then continued westbound on Capitol Drive and struck two construction workers at the intersection of Pewaukee Road.

One 47-year-old male worker has non-life-threatening injuries; a 46-year-old male worker was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the pickup truck has non-life-threatening injuries. The intersection reopened to traffic around 2:00 p.m. No further details were disclosed, but an investigation is still ongoing in the meantime.

Our deepest condolences go out to the deceased victims' loved ones. Our thoughts are with the injured victim in hopes of his full recovery.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Wisconsin

According to Wisconsin state law, pedestrians are entitled to use sidewalks and traverse streets, yet pedestrian accidents nonetheless occur on a daily basis. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reports that more than 2,000 pedestrians are struck by vehicles annually in the state, and a significant number of these incidents result in fatalities, or serious injuries that may require months or years of recovery.

Tragically, these crashes often result in major injuries for pedestrians, such as traumatic brain injuries, major tissue damage and disfiguration, or permanent disability necessitating long-term care. Oftentimes, people succumb to their injuries as a result of these incidents. If you have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident and have questions about the details of the incident, don't hesitate to contact an empathetic and brave Pewaukee wrongful death attorney to fight for justice and fair compensation on your behalf.

Our staff at the Paul Benson Law Firm is qualified and experienced to assist, advise, and defend victims or their families in their legal proceedings. As a skilled wrongful death and injury lawyer in Wisconsin, Paul Benson will carefully review all of the specifics of your case and weigh all of your options for obtaining fair, full damages in court. Furthermore, he will do all it takes to protect your legal rights and assist you in getting fair compensation to cover lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and a host of other damages. Call our proficient Kenosha-area wrongful death lawyers at (608) 208-6844 to learn more about your options at this time.

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