Fatal wreck: 49-year-old dies from injuries sustained in crash on 4 Mile Road in Caledonia

CALEDONIA (WITI) -- Caledonia police are investigating a fatal, single-vehicle traffic accident that occurred in the 4300 block of 4-Mile Road Friday night, August 8th. Officials say 49-year-old Michael Johnson of Racine died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

Caledonia police say their initial investigation revealed a vehicle traveling westbound went left of the center line and crossed onto the shoulder and ditch on the south side of the road. The vehicle then struck a drainage culvert and went slightly airborne before colliding into a tree.

Johnson -- the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle, had to be extricated.

Johnson was taken by Flight for Life from the scene to Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, where he died from injuries sustained in the crash.

Caledonia police say their investigation continues -- pending autopsy results.

Caledonia police were assisted by Mount Pleasant Police with traffic control.

Anyone with any information in this incident is urged to call the Caledonia Police Department at 262-835-4423.