Salem Lakes, WI – A 49-year-old woman was killed Monday night after her motorcycle collided with an SUV in the Village of Salem Lakes, according to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash happened around 8:01 p.m. on September 22 at the intersection of County Highway C and 274th Avenue. Authorities said the woman was traveling westbound on CTH C when an SUV, heading east, attempted to turn left onto 274th Avenue. The motorcycle struck the passenger side of the SUV.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the motorcyclist suffered severe injuries and was transported by ambulance before being pronounced dead at the hospital. The SUV driver was uninjured, while two passengers inside the SUV sustained minor injuries. Investigators noted that speed did not appear to be a factor in the crash.
Due to the fatality, the Kenosha County Major Crash Assistance Team responded to the scene to conduct a full investigation. Officials said the victim, a 49-year-old woman, will not be identified at this time out of respect for her family.
The Sheriff’s Office extended condolences to those impacted and reminded drivers to follow posted speed limits and remain distraction-free. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released.
