58-Year-Old Man Dies In Early Morning Twin Lakes Vehicle Crash

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On Sunday, December 17, 2023 at approximately 2:48 a.m. Kenosha Joint Services transferred two 911 calls to the Twin Lakes Police Department regarding a traffic crash at the intersection of County Highway P (388th Ave) and W Main St (104th St).

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Upon arrival to the scene, Twin Lakes police officers discovered a two-vehicle crash had resulted in two people being ejected from a 1978 Jeep. The driver of the Jeep, William H. Peterson (58) died on scene despite life-saving efforts. The passenger of the Jeep was transported to Aurora Medical Center in Burlington with non-life-threatening injuries.

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The initial investigation revealed that the Jeep was being operated westbound on W. Main St and failed to yield the right of way to a 2008 Toyota Tundra a pickup truck being operated southbound on County Highway P. The Toyota Tundra struck the Jeep on the passenger side, causing both occupants to be ejected. The occupants of the occupants of the truck received minor injuries and were transported to Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha and Burlington.

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The Twin Lakes Police Department was assisted at the scene by the Kenosha County Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT), Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department, Twin Lakes Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Randall Fire Department, Bloomfield – Genoa City Fire and Rescue, Richmond Fire Department, Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office, and Jensen Towing and Recovery.

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The crash remains under investigation by the Twin Lakes Police Department in conjunction with MCAT and no further’ information will be released at this time.

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Next of kin have been notified.

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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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Anne B. says:

December 19, 2023 at 9:53 AM

“…causing both passengers to be ejected.”

Seatbelts, guys.

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1. Micko hernandez says:
  
  December 20, 2023 at 1:52 AM
  
  Shut up.
  
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  1. Anonymous says:
    
    December 20, 2023 at 6:32 AM
    
    God still loves you.
    
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  2. Anonymous says:
    
    December 2, 2024 at 4:11 AM
    
    Shut THE FUCK UP
    
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2. Anonymous says:
  
  December 20, 2023 at 11:29 AM
  
  “How dare you try to help save someone’s life from this” Micko the Dicko
  
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  1. Anonymous says:
    
    December 2, 2024 at 4:12 AM
    
    You’re a fucking looser POOSER. Now maybe you should go make a rap song like these other loosers
    
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3. Anonymous says:
  
  December 2, 2024 at 4:11 AM
  
  Fuck yup bitch. It’s dumb comments from outsiders. How about he just lost his wife so he was dealing with mental illness and doing the BEST he could… or how about, DAMN, let me use MY MOUTH FOR POWER as apposed to putting down 😳
  
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Anonymous says:

December 19, 2023 at 4:03 PM

At least it wasn’t meth this time…. Give it a week or two.

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Henry Ford says:

December 20, 2023 at 8:09 AM

They need to ban Toyota Tundra trucks.

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1. Winter says:
  
  December 20, 2023 at 11:25 AM
  
  Lol!
  
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