Man dies, child airlifted to Milwaukee after Sheboygan County 2-vehicle crash, alcohol believed to be a factor
PLYMOUTH, Wis. (WFRV) – A man from southeastern Wisconsin died and a 12-year-old child was flown to a hospital following a two-vehicle Sheboygan County crash on Sunday afternoon where deputies believe alcohol to have been a factor.
According to the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the intersection of County Road S and STH 67 in Plymouth around 1:10 p.m. on June 30 for reports of a two-vehicle crash.
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A Preliminary investigation showed that an eastbound SUV, driven by a 61-year-old man from Saukville, on STH 67 collided with a westbound pickup truck when it turned south onto County Road S. Authorities say the pickup truck was being driven by a 53-year-old man from Plymouth.
The 61-year-old man from Saukville was pronounced dead at the scene and a 12-year-old passenger of his was flown via Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.
It was noted that deputies believed alcohol to be a factor in the incident.
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The following agencies assisted during the incident:
Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office
Wisconsin State Patrol
Plymouth Police Department
Greenbush Fire Department
Plymouth Jaws for Life
Elkhart Lake First Responders
Glenbeulah First Responders
Orange Cross Ambulance
Sheboygan County Highway Department
Flight for Life
No additional information has been provided. Local 5 will provide an update to this story when more details are released.
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