Everyone OK After Medical Event Causes Driver To Crash Into Vacant Kenosha Store

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Vacant Bed Bath & Beyond (7450 Green Bay Rd) Thursday Evening
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

A vehicle drove through the front entrance of Bed Bath & Beyond Thursday evening at about 7:30 pm. By 10:00 pm, Bindelli Construction was boarding up the now-vacant building.

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According to Kenosha Police Sergeant Dusty Nichols, there was no suspected impairment, or any criminal findings. Nichols said a likely medical event triggered the driver to lose control of his vehicle and enter the store. Nichols told KCE Thursday evening that no one was hurt and confirmed that there was no structural damage to the building.

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Tire Tracks Inside Vacant Bed Bath & Beyond (7450 Green Bay Rd) Thursday Evening
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

The vehicle made it almost to the west wall, from the east entrance. According to Kenosha County Mapping measurement, the vehicle made it about 200 feet inside the building.

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Jensen towing was dispatched to the scene and removed the vehicle.

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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