Fatal truck crash in Pewaukee leaves 2 dead, investigation underway

UPDATED on June 26, 2024 at 1:41 p.m.

PEWAUKEE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A truck crash on Capitol in Pewaukee resulted in two deaths on Wednesday according to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Dept.

A 49-year-old man driving westbound reportedly rear-ended a vehicle operated by a 76-year-old woman. She died from her injuries.

The crash occurred at around 9:32 a.m. just east of Pewaukee Road.

Officials say the truck continued westbound and struck two construction workers at the intersection. A 47-year-old man suffered non-life-threatening injuries, while a 46-year-old man was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

The 49-year-old truck driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The intersection remains closed while the crash is under investigation.

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PEWAUKEE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A serious crash near Capital and Pewaukee in the City of Pewaukee is being investigated by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Office. They tell CBS 58 that the intersection of Capital and Pewaukee is closed in all directions.

They will have more information. They will have more information available later today, and CBS 58 has a crew on the scene to share further details as soon as they become available.