A screenshot from a live Wisconsin Department of Transportation camera at Interstate 94 and Highway E in Somers shows traffic being diverted following a fatal crash at southbound I-94 between highways E and 142 on Monday night.
SOMERS — A 34-year-old Milwaukee woman was killed Monday night when she was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 94 after she stepped out of her SUV to try to get to safety after an earlier crash.
According to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department, the woman was driving a 2003 Chevy Suburban south on I-94 at about 7 p.m. when she struck the rear of a southbound semi-truck, leaving her vehicle heavily damaged.
That first crash happened in the 2400 block of the interstate, north of Highway 142.
The woman then got out of her vehicle and was attempting to get to the median when she was struck by a passing vehicle in the far left-hand lane, according to the Sheriff’s Department. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The dead woman’s name was being withheld as of Tuesday morning, pending notification of family.
The vehicle that struck the woman was a 2015 Chevy Traverse, driven by a 34-year-old woman from Milwaukee.
The semi-truck driver was a 39-year-old Pewaukee man. None of the other drivers were injured, and according to the Sheriff’s Department the drivers were cooperating with the investigation. No alcohol was detected on any of the drivers, according to the Sheriff’s Department.
Traffic was stalled on the Interstate as the Sheriff’s Department investigated the crashes. The Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office also responded. Southbound lanes were reopened just after 11 p.m. Monday, according to Sheriff’s Sgt. Michael Pittsley.
The Somers Fire and Rescue Department responded to the crashes along with Kenosha and South Shore fire departments, which assisted at the scene.
Sheriff’s Sgt. David Wright said a deputy heading to the interstate crash scene Monday was also involved in an accident. Wright said the deputy was westbound on 52nd Street with his squad lights and sirens on, responding to the call, when a vehicle pulled out at 40th Avenue and the two collided. Wright said no one was injured in that crash.
The investigation into the crashes on the interstate was still ongoing as of Tuesday. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureau at 262-605-5102.
IN PHOTOS: February Readers' Photo of the Day submissions
Photo of the Day runs most mornings in the Kenosha news on the weather page. Send your submissions to newsroom@kenoshanews.com
Linda Plaza sent in this photo of the sunrise on Valentine’s Day at Lake Michigan, with the lighthouse standing out in the arctic scene. Have a photo to share? Email it to newsroom@kenoshanews.com.
SNOWY WOODS
Colette Sanneman sent in this photo, “taken while exercising my dogs through the woods in Brighton on Monday. The snow was heavily flocked on the trees, with the afternoon sun in the background.” Have a photo to share? Email it to newsroom@kenoshanews.com.
Connie Covey sent in this photo on Feb. 5, after the big snowstorm. “Bailey enjoyed the big snowfall so much, we have changed her name to Snowball!” she said. Have a photo to share? Email it to newsroom@kenoshanews.com.
Diane Montgomery sent in this photo, showing what she describes as “the beauty of a winter storm.” Have a photo to share? Email it to newsroom@kenoshanews.com.
Harold Frush sent in this photo on Feb. 1, which he calls “snowy owl.” As he writes, “What a hoot! Arrived Sunday morning and was gone Monday morning.” Have a photo to share? Email it to newsroom@kenoshanews.com.
Brian Platt sent in this photo, which he calls simply “Sunrise.” Even if it’s sunny outside today, however, it is supposed to be VERY cold. Be careful when venturing outside. Have a photo to share? Email it to newsroom@kenoshanews.com.
Kenosha County Clerk Regi Bachochin sent in this photo taken on Jan. 31, during that huge snowfall, of her dog, Zellie, catching a snowball in the air. Zellie, a 5-year-old Parson Jack Russell and rat terrier mix, “doesn’t usually like the cold,” Bachochin said, “but she had so much fun playing in the deep snow.” Have a photo to share? Email it to newsroom@kenoshanews.com.
Kurt Wruck sent in this stunning photo, captured in Carol Beach in Pleasant Prairie as the sun started to rise over Lake Michigan. Have a photo to share? Email it to newsroom@kenoshanews.com.
GiGi Whitmore sent in this adorable photo. “My puppy, Osa, couldn’t figure out why this lakefront bush at Kemper Center was so icy,” she said. And that was BEFORE our recent snow storm! Have a photo to share? Email it to newsroom@kenoshanews.com.
Brian Platt sent in this photo, which he snapped of a recent sunrise near the DeKoven Center, on the lakefront in downtown Racine. Though the sun may be shining today, it’s still cold outside, so bundle up! Have a photo to share? Email it to newsroom@kenoshanews.com.
Kayla Gentz sent in this photo, which she calls “Lake Michigan in the Winter.” Brrrr! Have a photo to share? Email it to newsroom@kenoshanews.com.
Dana Hutson sent in this photo. “While taking a walk in the aftermath of last week’s snowstorm,” she said, “I was struck by the way something as utilitarian as a light pole can be used to display nature’s strength and beauty.” Have a photo to share? Email it to newsroom@kenoshanews.com.
Brian Platt sent in this photo of the Kenosha Harbor lighthouse, as seen behind one of the sculptures in HarborPark. Have a photo to share? Email it to newsroom@kenoshanews.com.
Sunrise on Sunday over Lake Michigan showed a frigid wasteland-like image of snow and ice as the current cold front settled in with temperatures below zero and dangerous wind chills.
Nancy Quist, who regularly walks in area parks and other trails, sent in this photo from a cold day earlier this month. “I took this photo this morning (Feb. 19) at Southport Park. The sun had just risen and was shining between the clouds towards the shore, backlighting this ice.” Have a photo to share? Email it to newsroom@kenoshanews.com.
Frank and Angie Waldo sent in this photo from Feb. 19 of their dog, Grace, looking outside at all the recent snow. They call the photo “Too Much Snow” and said Gracie is “yearning for squirrel chasing days!” Have a photo to share? Email it to newsroom@kenoshanews.com.
Sue Dowse sent in this photo, which she calls “Sunrise at Southport Park.” As she explains, “We were walking this morning at Southport Park and saw the beautiful sky” as the sun rose over Lake Michigan. Have a photo to share? Email it to newsroom@kenoshanews.com.
Alicia Vance sent in this photo, which she calls “Little One Finds Fun in Snowstorm.” As she explains, “Landen Margetson, 3, plays in the recent snowstorm with his best friend, Marley.” This photo was also sent in by Sue Margetson, Landen’s proud great grandmother
Diane Montgomery sent in this photo. “This is my dachshund Buddy and his opinion of going out this winter,” she said. Have a photo to share? Email it to newsroom@kenoshanews.com.
Eric Routman captured this image about 5:15 p.m. on Feb. 16, as dusk was starting. The photo “is looking east toward Lake Michigan at the Anderson Arts Center.” The arts center, 6603 Third Ave., has a new display, featuring nine solo exhibitions with a variety of work by Wisconsin artists. The gallery is open 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is free. Have a photo to share? Email it to newsroom@kenoshanews.com.
Terry Flores
Reporter
