1 killed, 1 injured in 3-vehicle crash on Highway C

Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and personnel from Bristol Fire and Prairie Fire responded to a three-vehicle crash in the 21200 block of County Highway C (Wilmot Road) at 5:21 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.

The preliminary investigation indicates a Chevrolet HHR driven by a 19-year-old man from Genoa City, Wisconsin, was traveling east on County Highway C when it crossed the centerline and sideswiped a westbound vehicle. The HHR then collided head-on with another westbound vehicle, a Chevrolet Impala driven by a 46-year-old woman from Ingleside, Illinois. The two vehicles involved in the head-on collision came to rest in the westbound lanes.

Both drivers were trapped in their vehicles and had to be extricated by rescue personnel. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The man was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries and is cooperating with investigators.

The driver of the vehicle that was sideswiped was not injured and provided a witness statement.

The joint agency Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) responded to investigate the crash. The Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office also responded to the scene.

The woman’s name is being withheld pending notification of her family.

“Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the woman who lost her life in this tragic crash,” Sheriff David Zoerner said. “I want to thank the deputies, firefighters and rescue personnel who responded to this difficult scene. We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding this crash.”

The roadway was reopened at 10:00 a.m.

The crash remains under investigation.

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