New Berlin man killed in deadly semi crash in Town of Addison

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A semi-truck driver from New Berlin is dead after having a medical emergency and crashing in Washington County. 

It happened Monday afternoon in the Town of Addison. 

Authorities say the 59-year-old man went off the road, went into the ditch and hit several trees before the semi came to a stop. Despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Investigators say the fuel tanks of the semi were damaged during the crash and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources was called in to help with cleanup. 

The crash is still under investigation. Investigators are not releasing the driver's name until family has been notified. 

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