Teen Killed, Driver Arrested in Waukesha Crash

A fatal car crash in Waukesha on Monday evening resulted in the death of a 17-year-old and the arrest of a 19-year-old driver for alleged homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle. The crash occurred at the intersection of East Sunset Drive and Guthrie Road after the 19-year-old driver, who showed signs of impairment, ran a stop sign and struck two other vehicles. Witnesses reported one vehicle rolled over, and the 17-year-old victim was airlifted to Froedtert Hospital but later died from their injuries. All other individuals involved sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were treated and released. The investigation by the Waukesha Police Major Crash Task Force and the Wisconsin State Patrol is ongoing, with the driver facing charges for operating while intoxicated and homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle. Authorities emphasize the devastating impact of impaired driving and are committed to pursuing justice for the victim.