Kenosha County, Wisconsin – The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic incident that occurred early Tuesday morning in the Town of Randall.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies and rescue personnel were dispatched at approximately 6:46 a.m. to the intersection of State Line Road (128th Street) and County Trunk Highway HM (374th Avenue) for a report of a single-vehicle crash.
Upon arrival, deputies located a 2012 black GMC Terrain SUV approximately 50 yards south of State Line Road, where it had come to rest on a berm. Investigators said the vehicle was occupied by the driver and sole occupant, Jose Gonzalez, a 50-year-old man from Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
Deputies made contact with Gonzalez and found him unconscious and not breathing. Rescue personnel immediately removed him from the vehicle and began life-saving measures. Despite those efforts, Gonzalez was pronounced deceased at the scene, authorities said.
Preliminary findings indicate the SUV had been traveling southbound on CTH HM when it left the roadway, continued south across State Line Road, and came to rest off the roadway. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) was requested and responded to conduct a full investigation.
Based on the investigation so far, authorities said there is no indication that speed, alcohol, or drugs were contributing factors. Investigators believe the incident was the result of a medical emergency.
Sheriff David Zoerner issued a statement expressing condolences to the victim’s family, noting that deputies and emergency responders acted quickly and professionally in their efforts to provide aid. He added that incidents like this highlight how quickly circumstances can change on roadways and the importance of looking out for one another.
The sheriff’s office also extended appreciation to all responding agencies for their assistance.
The investigation remains ongoing. No additional information was released.
