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3 days ago
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Milwaukee man charged in wrong-way crash on I-43 that killed two and injured one
A Milwaukee man has been arrested and charged in connection with a wrong-way crash on Memorial Day on Interstate 43 in the Town of Port Washington area that killed two people and seriously injured another. Ace Vue, 34, was charged with two counts of first-degree reckless homicide in the deaths of Nicole Horne, 51, and Jay Horne, 56, of Oostburg. Vue was also charged with one count of first-degree reckless injury for seriously injuring 22-year-old passenger Alissa Horne. The charges could come with a fine of up to $100,000 and a prison term of up to 145 years. The crash happened at 12:44 a.m. May 26. According to the criminal complaint: Vue got on I-43 in the Town of Belgium, driving southbound in the northbound lanes. He was "swerving and excessively speeding." Other cars flashed their lights and honked as he passed by. At least five people called 911. When Vue hit the Horne's vehicle, dash camera footage from Vue's vehicle showed a vehicle speed of 92 mph. A deputy who investigated the crash said both vehicles sustained "substantially devastating damage." Nicole Horne and Jay Horne were pronounced dead at the scene. Alissa Horne was pinned in the backseat but was conscious. Deputies were able to extricate both Alissa Horne and Vue from their vehicles. Alissa Horne was taken by Port Washington Fire and Rescue to Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa. Vue was taken to Aurora Medical Center in Grafton and then was flown by Flight for Life to Froedtert. Vue was arrested at his home on June 2, according to an updated news release from the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office said Vue was released from the hospital sometime over the weekend of May 31-June 1 without the sheriff's office being notified. On June 3, Vue will appear in court for an initial appearance. Contact Claudia Levens at clevens@ Follow her on X at @levensc13. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee man arrested and charged in fatal wrong-way crash on I-43
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
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Wisconsin man suffers serious, life-threatening injuries following crash, arrested for OWI
LEBANON, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities say one man is seriously hurt and is facing life-threatening injuries following a crash late Tuesday night. According to a release from the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded at 11:27 p.m. to County Road MM near Bluebird Road in the Township of Lebanon for a reported crash. UPDATE: 14-year-old Wisconsin girl last seen May 19 has been found Officials on the scene say a 2017 Ram 1500 was heading north on Bluebird Road when it failed to stop at a stop sign and proceeded through the intersection before hitting a tree and coming to rest in a small creek. The driver of the vehicle, a 50-year-old man from Watertown, was trapped inside the vehicle and suffered serious, life-threatening injuries. The 50-year-old man was flown from the scene by Flight for Life to the Aurora Summit Hospital. He was also arrested for his first Operating While Intoxicated offense. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Wrong way driver kills two and injures another from Oostburg on I-43 in Port Washington
A wrong way driver collided head-on with another vehicle, killing two and injuring another on I-43 in the Town of Port Washington on Monday, May 26, according to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office. A 51-year-old female and a 56-year-old male, both from Oostburg, were pronounced deceased on scene. Their 22-year-old female passenger, also from Oostburg, sustained serious injures. The driver of the offending vehicle, a 34-year-old male from Milwaukee, also sustained serious injures. It is unknown if alcohol or drugs played a factor in the crash, but the investigation is ongoing, per the sheriff's office. At around 12:35 a.m., the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office received several 911 calls reporting that a 2025 Lexus was driving southbound in the northbound lanes on Interstate 43 near Jay Road in the Town of Belgium. At 12:44 a.m., the wrong way vehicle collided with a a 2017 Ford Escape headed northbound on I-43 north of CTH H in the Town of Port Washington. Two people in the northbound vehicle were killed. Both the 22-year-old female passenger and the wrong way driver were extricated and hospitalized with serious injuries. The 22-year-old was transported by ambulance to Froedtert, and the wrong-way driver was transported to Aurora Medical Center in Grafton where Flight for Life then transported him to Froedtert Hospital. He was the sole passenger in his vehicle; he is currently in critical condition. Northbound traffic on I-43 was closed at County Highway H for approximately 5 hours while the crash was investigated. The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office was assisted on scene by the Port Washington Fire Department, Cedarburg Fire Department, Ozaukee Central Fire Department, Fredonia Fire Department, Port Washington Police Department, Saukville Police Department, Grafton Police Department, Ozaukee County Highway Department, Ozaukee County Crash Reconstruction Team, Ozaukee County Emergency Management, and Eddie's Service. Contact Claudia Levens at clevens@ Follow her on X at @levensc13. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wrong way driver kills two and injures another on I-43 in Port Washington
Yahoo
04-04-2025
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Racine crash, driver charged with reckless homicide in teen's death
The Brief A Racine man is accused of causing a fatal crash near 16th and Taylor. The crash killed a 17-year-old girl and injured four other people. Court records show the man has a list of previous traffic-related violations. RACINE, Wis. - A Racine man is accused of reckless homicide, among other crimes, for a March crash that killed a 17-year-old girl and injured four other people. The backstory The crash happened on March 9. According to a criminal complaint, a Racine County deputy was driving near 16th and Deane when he spotted a Chevrolet Camaro driving more than 90 mph in a 35 mph zone. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Court filings said the deputy activated his lights and sirens and tried to catch up with the Camaro. After having lost sight of it, he came upon a crash at 16th and Taylor involving the Camaro and a Chevrolet Impala. Surveillance video captured the crash. According to the complaint, the Camaro crashed into the back of the Impala, causing a "shower of sparks and flames." Debris was thrown from both cars as the Impala was "launched through the intersection." The Camaro caught fire at the scene. The driver of the Impala, identified as 17-year-old Tyreana Scales, was flown to a hospital via Flight for Life with critical injuries. She died on March 11. Four passengers in the Impala, all juveniles, suffered various injuries. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Court records show 34-year-old Salvador Coronado is charged with first-degree reckless homicide and five counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety. The complaint states Coronado was the driver and lone occupant of the Camaro. Deputies found a liquor bottle in the car after the crash and obtained a blood sample for evidence. Court records show Coronado has a list of previous traffic-related violations, including OWIs, fleeing and eluding, speeding, reckless driving and more. The Source Information in this report is from the Racine County Sheriff's Office, Racine County District Attorney's Office, Wisconsin Circuit Court and prior FOX6 News coverage.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Business
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City suing airport operator for contract breach
The city of Palestine is suing Palestine Jet Center for breach of contract. During its meeting Monday, the council voted to hire attorney Jill Penn to represent the city in the Palestine Jet Center breach of contract lawsuit, authorizing and ratifying the filing of any claims and counterclaims on behalf of the city. There were no further comments or discussion on the topic during the meeting. Palestine Jet Center is the fixed based operator for the Palestine Municipal Airport. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the term fixed base operator is given to a commercial enterprise that has been granted the right by an airport authority, which in this case is the city of Palestine, to operate that airport and provide aviation services. These services may include fuel, parking and hangar space, and are provided to the general aviation community. 'The ongoing lawsuit was initiated by the plaintiff, and the city is simply defending against the breach of contract claims asserted by the plaintiff," said City Attorney Rezzin Pullum in a statement. "The case is currently before the 349th Judicial District Court of Anderson County, Texas. 'Due to the ongoing nature of the lawsuit and the sensitivity of the situation, the city declines to make further comments regarding the status or outcome of the case. Pleadings and proceedings related to the case may be obtained from the Anderson County District Clerk's Office,' Pullum continued. The statement was released after the Palestine Herald-Press contacted City Manager Teresa Herrera for more information on decisions made Monday by the council. The Palestine Municipal Airport was built in 1943 as a pilot training facility during World War II and now serves as a business/corporate service airport in the Texas Airport System and a regional airport with the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. The primary runway is 5,005 feet long and 100 feet wide. The crosswind runway is 4,002 feet long and 75 feet wide. The airport's runways can accommodate aircrafts ranging from Cessna 152 trainers to Gulfstream-V corporate jets. The facility includes a terminal, multiple hangers, taxi lanes, a fuel farm with self-service Avgas and full-service Jet fuel. The Palestine Airport has a number of consistent users including Walmart, Nucor Steel, Tractor Supply, various oil enterprises and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler uses the facility as one of its four bases for Flight for Life. In October 2023, it was announced the Palestine Airport had been selected as a new tanker base for the Texas A&M Forest Service. The city receives funding from TxDOT yearly and actively applies for grants from TxDOT for renovations and upkeep at the airport.
