KENOSHA CO. — According to the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office, one person is dead after a crash involving a pickup truck and a train.
Law enforcement says the call came in around 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug 3, around the same time as a training event. Due to the department being out for a training event, first responders were able to arrive at the scene quickly.
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“It’s great for our mutual partners to get together, communicate well and coordinate command," said Justin Ball with Twin Lakes Fire & Rescue. "Making sure we’re forming the right plan and taking care of the patients."
The incident happened on a private farm service road near County Hwy W and 45th St. in Kenosha County.
The occupant of the pickup truck was transported via Flight for Life with life-threatening injuries. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 78-year-old Leonard A. Lois, of Wheatland.
The incident is still under investigation.
This is a developing story; updates will be added as information becomes available.
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