"It's senseless:" 13-year-old girl struck by vehicle & killed in Caledonia; driver under arrest

CALEDONIA -- A memorial now sits in the spot where 13-year-old Sara Dresen was killed when she was struck by a vehicle on Sunday evening, August 9th in Caledonia.

It happened just before 6 p.m. on Middle Road near 5 1/2 Mile Road.

A preliminary investigation has revealed a vehicle traveling northbound on Middle Road crossed the center line and struck Dresen. The vehicle then collided with a utility pole.

Dresen was pronounced dead at the scene.

13-year-old Sara Dresen struck by vehicle and killed in Caledonia

The driver, 34-year-old Thomas Macemon, was ejected from his vehicle.

Thomas Macemon

Police say Macemon is in custody while their investigation continues.

"It`s senseless. It was a pretty substantial accident. It's very sad. She was a student at St. Catherine`s (High School in Racine)," Caledonia Police Lt. Gary Larsen said.

Police say Macemon has been arrested for homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle. He is in custody at the Racine County Jail after he was treated at the hospital.

"So alcohol and possibly other substances are suspected," Lt. Larsen said.

13-year-old Sara Dresen struck by vehicle and killed in Caledonia

On Monday afternoon, Dresen's sister stopped by the scene of the crash to add a cross, more flowers and a teddy bear to her sister's memorial.

"It`s shocking -- especially with how much media is put out on the dangers of drunk driving. The message is out there and people don`t listen to it, and sadly now, this family that`s got this 13-year-old with a bright future -- it`s done for that family. That family is crushed," Lt. Larsen said.

Authorities say this incident is under investigation and criminal charges are pending.

13-year-old Sara Dresen struck by vehicle and killed in Caledonia

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