Two hurt one killed after car strikes tree, rolls over in Sheboygan Co.

SHEBOYGAN CO. (WITI) --Three people were hurt, two seriously after the car the victims were riding in left the roadway, struck a tree and rolled over several times before stopping in Sheboygan County early Saturday, May 24th.

The wreck happened just after 1 a.m. on Cranberry Road just south of County Road D in the Town of Scott. Investigators believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.

One passenger, identified as 21-year-old Matthew Rooney of Jackson, was ejected and trapped under a tree which was struck by the vehicle. He sustained serious injuries and was flown by Flight For Life to Froedert Hospital.

21-year-old Michael Manteufel of West Bend suffered moderate injuries and was taken to St. Josephs Hospital.

The driver of the car, 22-year-old Christopher Goneau of West Bend, was trapped in his vehicle and removed by Random Lake Jaws. He was flown by a second Flight For Life to Froedert Hospital where he later died.

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