We Energies employee dies after being struck by vehicle in Walworth County
May 01, 2026
One person died after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 20 in the Town of Troy on Thursday morning, the Walworth County Sheriff's Office said in a statement on Friday.The Walworth County Communications Center received a 911 c
all reporting an unresponsive male in the middle of Highway 20 and Townline Road.According to the statement, several 911 calls reported that a vehicle was heading westbound on Highway 20 and had struck a pedestrian. The driver returned to the scene after the collision and remained there until emergency services arrived. Upon arrival, first responders attempted life-saving measures but were unsuccessful. The victim, a 65-year-old from New Berlin, was pronounced deceased by the Walworth County Medical Examiner's Office.We Energies confirmed to TMJ4 that the victim was an employee who was conducting survey work in Walworth County when the incident occurred.Following a preliminary investigation, the driver, a 50-year-old from Norman, Oklahoma, was arrested for Homicide by Negligent Use of a Motor Vehicle contrary to Wisconsin State Statute 940.10(1).Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip
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