Caledonia crash: Illinois man crossed center line, alcohol a factor

Caledonia police say alcohol was a factor in a serious injury crash that happened on Highway 32 early Monday, Dec. 12.

RACINE COUNTY, Wis. - Caledonia police say alcohol was a factor in a serious injury crash that happened on Highway 32 early Monday, Dec. 12.

Officials say their initial investigation shows a 21-year-old Illinois man was driving southbound when it appears that he crossed the centerline between Tabor Road and Harvest Lane. The Illinois driver struck a vehicle driven by a 20-year-old woman who was driving north.

Serious crash on Hwy 32/Douglas Ave. between Harvest Ln and Tabor Rd., Caledonia

The woman had to be extricated from her vehicle by the Caledonia Fire Department. She was then flown by Flight For Life to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Serious crash on Hwy 32/Douglas Ave. between Harvest Ln and Tabor Rd., Caledonia

The Illinois man was hospitalized with minor injuries.

Officials say alcohol was a factor with the southbound vehicle.

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Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or have any information to provide to contact Caledonia police at 262-835-4423.

Serious crash on Hwy 32/Douglas Ave. between Harvest Ln and Tabor Rd., Caledonia