BIG BEND — One person died in a crash between two semi-trucks on Highway I-43 on early Thursday morning near Big Bend at around 6 a.m., the Waukesha County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
According to a preliminary investigation, one semi-truck rear-ended the other. One of the operators was pronounced deceased at the scene.
WATCH: One person was declared dead following a collision between two semi-trucks on I-43 northbound.
The operator of the semi-truck that was hit was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
I-43 northbound will remain closed for roadway cleanup and a continued crash investigation.
The Village of Big Bend Police Department, Town of Mukwonago Police Department, Village of East Troy Police Department, Village of Big Bend Fire Department, Village of Vernon Fire Department, Mukwonago Fire Department and the Wisconsin State Patrol assisted the Waukesha County Sheriff's Office.
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