Two people hurt, one seriously, after grain truck and pickup truck collided in Burlington

BURLINGTON -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say one person was seriously injured in a crash involving a grain truck and trailer and a pickup truck on Monday afternoon, November 16th.

It happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. on State Highway 11 near Highway J in Burlington.

Upon the arrival of deputies, it was discovered that the operators of both vehicles were hurt -- and one was partially trapped.

The operator of the pickup truck was seriously hurt.

That person was extricated from the truck, and taken to the hospital via Flight for Life.

The operator of the grain truck was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

 

An initial investigation has revealed the pickup truck was headed southbound on Highway J when it failed to stop at a stop sign at State Highway 11 -- driving into the path of the grain truck and trailer, which was headed eastbound on State Highway 11.

Names of those involved in this crash haven't been released.

The crash site and nearby intersection were expected to be closed until approximately 5:00 p.m. as crews work to clear the scene.