Officials with the Village of Lac La Belle Police Department say a 10-year-old boy was killed in a crash on WIS 67 near McMahon Road in Waukesha County on Wednesday morning.
Police say a 34-year-old man was driving northbound around 7:00 a.m. when he struck a vehicle that was waiting to turn onto McMahon Road.
They say the vehicle that was struck was being driven by a 16-year-old male driver, and there were two passengers in the vehicle.
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Police say the 10-year-old boy in the backseat was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the Village of Lac La Belle Police Department, both drivers and the passenger who survived were taken to local hospitals.
"My prayers go out to the family, so yeah, it's just devastating when you hear about a little boy," neighbor Laureene Gunderson said.
Gunderson's lived off of Highway 67 for nearly four decades. She says people are constantly speeding and often distracted.
"I wish they'd put up a four-way stop sign. That would make life much easier. Just be calm and don't rush. I mean, what's the hurry?" Gunderson added.
State Representative Barbara Dittrich posted on Facebook, echoing Gunderson's sentiments, saying in part, "we all know this stretch of roadway is extra dangerous."
Data from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation show that over the last three years, there have been a handful of accidents at this intersection, but most involved deer.
TMJ4 reached out to the Oconomowoc Area School District to see if there's a connection in Wednesday's incident and is waiting to hear back.
Police say all parties are cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
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