Overview
- One driver was pronounced dead at the scene and the other was taken to a hospital with injuries described as not life-threatening.
- The two-semi collision happened just after 6 a.m. on Thursday and law enforcement says one truck rear-ended the other.
- Northbound I-43 has been closed between the Mukwonago exit at WIS 83 and the Waukesha/Big Bend exit at WIS 164 while crews clear cargo and debris.
- Officials reported that contents from both trailers spilled onto the roadway and one load fell over a cab, so crews must complete an accident reconstruction before lanes reopen.
- The shutdown has caused long backups and local detours, and the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office and WisDOT say motorists should avoid the area until investigators release more details.