Cedarburg, Wisconsin – A fatal crash on County Trunk Highway I north of Cedar Creek Road prompted a multi-hour closure Thursday afternoon.
According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred Thursday on CTH I in the Town of Cedarburg. Investigators have now identified the deceased driver as Darren Hess, 57, of West Bend, Wisconsin. Hess was driving a 2018 Ram pickup truck and was the sole individual involved in the crash.
Both lanes of CTH I were closed between Cedar Creek Road and Pleasant Valley Road for approximately four hours as deputies and emergency crews responded to the scene. The roadway reopened at about 5:21 p.m., officials said.
The sheriff’s office stated the crash remains under investigation pending the results of a crash reconstruction, autopsy, and toxicology testing. No additional details regarding the cause of the crash have been released at this time.
CTH I is a frequently traveled north-south route in the Cedarburg area, commonly used by commuters and local residents traveling between rural neighborhoods and nearby communities. Drivers were diverted to alternate routes during the closure.
Authorities have not indicated when further information will be available. Anyone with information related to the crash is encouraged to contact the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office.
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