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28-05-2025
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Ozaukee County wrong-way driver crash; Oostburg couple killed
The Brief We are learning new information about the victims of a wrong-way crash in Ozaukee County. The wrong-way crash happened on I-43 just north of Belgium early Monday, May 26. Family members are crushed by the news a couple that had been married 27 years is no longer with them. OZAUKEE - We are learning more about an Oostburg couple killed in a wrong-way crash over the Memorial Day weekend. What we know A family member tells FOX6 News Jay, 56, and Nicole Horne, 51, were killed and their daughter was seriously hurt in the wreck that happened in Ozaukee County. The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office said a 34-year-old Milwaukee man, who officials identified in a news release as Ace Vue, was driving the wrong way on I-43 when he crashed into the Horne family's car. A family member said her brother and his wife were picking up their daughter at the airport – and were just a couple miles from home when the crash happened. What they're saying "No way. Those are my first words. I can remember just yelling, no way," said Pauline Heyman, a family member. Heyman got a call that shattered her world. "He is gone. He is physically gone from my world," Heyman said. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Her brother, Jay Horne, was killed in the crash around 12:30 a.m. on Monday. His wife, Nicole, also died. Their 22-year-old daughter, Allissa, was in the back seat and was seriously hurt. "Somebody was going the wrong way. Somebody made a mistake. A mistake that caused the lives of two people and almost a third," Heyman said. Dig deeper The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened on I-43 just north of Belgium. The wrong-way driver from Milwaukee had life-threatening injuries himself. Officials have not said why the driver was going the wrong way. "I have a niece and nephew that have to bury their mom and dad," Heyman said. Heyman said Allissa suffered two broken femurs, a broken ankle and wrist. She has been in and out of surgery. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News "Physically, she can be put back together. And she can heal. Mentally, is another issue. It's going to take longer. And that's where we need everybody to step up for this family. Because they lost their mom and dad," Heyman said. Heyman told FOX6 News Nicole and Jay were married for 27 years. What you can do There is a fundraiser planned for the family on Friday, June 13. Learn more about this event. The Source The information in this post was provided by Wisconsin Circuit Court Access as well as interviews with the victims' family.
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28-05-2025
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Victims identified in fatal I-43 wrong-way crash; charges expected
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities have released the names of those involved in a fatal wrong-way crash on Interstate 43 that left two people dead and two others hospitalized early Monday morning. According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office, the victims killed in the crash were 51-year-old Nicole Horne and 56-year-old Jay Horne, a married couple from Oostburg. Their daughter, 22-year-old Alissa Horne, was seriously injured and remains hospitalized. Delta flight from Minneapolis to Wisconsin delayed after pigeons cause chaos in cabin The wrong-way driver was identified as 34-year-old Ace Vue of Milwaukee. Vue also remains hospitalized with serious injuries. The crash occurred shortly before 12:45 a.m. on May 27, when Vue reportedly drove southbound in the northbound lanes of I-43 and collided with the Hornes' SUV. Wisconsin woman arrested for OWI with two young children in vehicle The investigation is ongoing, but authorities say criminal charges are expected to be forwarded to the Ozaukee County District Attorney's Office. Vue could face charges including first-degree reckless homicide and reckless driving causing great bodily harm. Additional charges may follow. No further details have been released at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-05-2025
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Fatal wrong-way crash on I-43 in Ozaukee County, 2 dead, 2 injured
The Brief Two people are dead, and two other people were seriously injured in a wrong-way crash on Monday, May 26, 2025. The crash happened on northbound I-43 just north of Port Washington. The investigation is ongoing, and it is not known if alcohol or drugs played a factor in the crash. OZAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. - Two people are dead, and two people are seriously injured after a wrong-way crash on I-43 in Ozaukee County early Monday morning, May 26, 2025. What we know According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office, at about 12:37 a.m., the sheriff's office received several 911 calls regarding a vehicle driving southbound in the northbound lanes on I-43 near Jay Road, north of Belgium. What we know A few minutes later, the wrong-way vehicle collided with a northbound vehicle head-on on I-43, north of County Highway H near Port Washington. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The wrong-way driver, a 34-year-old male from Milwaukee, was the only person in the 2025 Lexus passenger vehicle. The driver was extricated from the vehicle and taken to Aurora Medical Center in Grafton where Flight for Life then transported him to Froedtert Hospital. The driver is in critical condition. The northbound vehicle was a 2017 Ford Escape driven by a 51-year-old female from Oostburg who was pronounced dead on scene. The front-seat passenger, a 56-year-old male from Oostburg, was also pronounced dead on scene. The rear passenger in the vehicle, a 22-year-old female from Oostburg, was extricated and taken via ambulance to Froedtert with serious injuries. Northbound traffic on I-43 was closed at County Highway H for about five hours while the crash was investigated. The sheriff's office says it is unknown if alcohol or drugs played a factor in the crash. The investigation is ongoing. The Source The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office sent FOX6 a press release.
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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
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23-05-2025
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Fredonia standoff: man in custody identified, charges pending
The Brief 37-year-old Matthew Novak of Fredonia is now in custody at the Ozaukee County Jail after a days-long standoff. A tactical situation started on the night of Thursday, May 8, and lasted nearly 38 hours, ending on Saturday morning, May 10. An initial court appearance for Novak will be scheduled once formal charges are filed by the District Attorney's Office. FREDONIA, Wis. - The man arrested after a days-long standoff in a Fredonia home has been identified. What we know The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office said 37-year-old Matthew Novak of Fredonia is now in custody at the Ozaukee County Jail. He was previously in custody at a behavioral health facility and was released around 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, before being taken into custody at the jail. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The following criminal charges have been referred to the Ozaukee County District Attorney's Office: Battery or threat to a law enforcement officer Endanger safety by use of a dangerous weapon First-degree reckless endangering safety Failure to comply with law enforcement officer's attempt to take person into custody The backstory A tactical situation started on the night of Thursday, May 8. It lasted nearly 38 hours and ended with the suspect in custody on Saturday morning, May 10. The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office said a man with weapons had barricaded himself inside a home and was "extremely dangerous." After Novak was taken into custody, the sheriff's office said there wa no longer a threat to the public. According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office, it all started with reports of multiple gunshots on Fox Glen Road. Deputies monitored the area but didn't hear any gunshots. Law enforcement was able to reach the suspect over the phone – who acknowledged he was playing loud music and firing weapons. The suspect then said he was going to keep playing music and would shoot anyone who came to his home. Shortly after that call, deputies heard multiple gunshots coming from the home. Further investigation determined the suspect was firing several guns – including an automatic rifle – in unknown directions, posing a "significant threat" to the community and deputies. The sheriff's office advised neighbors to shelter in place, specifically in the basements of their homes, due to the high-powered nature of the suspect's weapons. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Negotiators tried to engage the suspect and deescalate the situation for several hours, but the sheriff's office said the suspect remained uncooperative and threatened to "go full auto" and kill anyone who approached. He provided further information that he was heavily armed and would use force against officers. The sheriff's office said the suspect was seen aiming a file toward law enforcement vehicles on multiple occasions. What's next An initial court appearance for Novak will be scheduled once formal charges are filed by the District Attorney's Office. The Source Information in this report is from the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office and prior FOX6 News coverage.
