Update 5:00 a.m. (Tuesday)
One pedestrian was killed, another driver suffered minor injuries after separate crashes that shutdown I-94 in Kenosha County Monday night.
The Kenosha News reports an adult pedestrian was struck and killed roughly 100 feet away from the original crash involving a semi.
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office has yet to confirm if both crashes are connected.
All freeway lanes were re-opened just after 11 p.m. Monday.
Original Story
Traffic was taken off a stretch of I-94 southbound in Kenosha County due to a multi-vehicle accident Monday evening.
The Wisconsin DOT says the accident took place between County Highway E and State Highway 142 around 7 p.m.
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office says the “serious” accident involved a semi, and will require this part of the interstate to remain closed through 10:30 p.m.
Traffic is being diverted off the interstate at County Highway E. The Sheriff’s Office is asking people to find alternate routes around the accident scene as they make their way south on I-94.
KSD Deputies are investigating a serious multi vehicle crash involving a semi on I-94 southbound at Highway E. Traffic…
Posted by Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department on Monday, February 8, 2021
This is a developing news story. It will be updated as more information becomes available.