Three Injured in Kenosha Crash Involving Police Officer: Video

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Kenosha, Wis. – Three people, including a Kenosha Police Officer, were injured in a crash Saturday evening. Both civilians involved in the collision were hospitalized, while the officer sustained injuries but is expected to recover promptly.

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The incident occurred just after 8:45 p.m. when a 20-year-old Kenosha woman was driving southbound on Sheridan Road. She was preparing to turn left onto 66th Street. Surveillance footage captured the moment a Kenosha Police Officer, responding to a traffic stop involving a physical altercation, collided with the woman’s vehicle. The impact caused the car to flip before striking a light pole.

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The driver was cited for Failure to Yield or Stop for an Emergency Vehicle. Wisconsin law allows emergency vehicles with lights and sirens activated to pass on the left. However, the circumstances of this crash have raised questions about whether the officer’s response was appropriate.

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A witness believed the driver made the safest choice upon noticing the police officer at the last moment, while others question the actions of both parties in the high-speed emergency situation.

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Kenosha County Eye (KCE) has reached out to the Kenosha Police Department (KPD) and the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), who investigated the crash, for further comment. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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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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Anonymous says:

February 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM

it’s never KPD’s fault

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F12 says:

February 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM

Idiot cop… poor girl

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Half is never the whole truth says:

February 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM

Half the story isn’t a story at all. Just look at the two comments based on 2 seconds of video.

Maybe the cop was behind the “girl” for blocks. Maybe she should have pulled over to the right like most people do with police lights behind them. Maybe the cop had a seizure. Maybe just maybe.

Half stories sell, whole stories don’t.

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Sandy B says:

February 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM

If I recall driver’s education it is pull to the right, not make a left turn.

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  February 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
  
  Or just stop and let them go by. If you can’t make simple decisions while driving, perhaps Uber would be a safer choice.
  
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  1. dale nehls says:
    
    February 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
    
    We do have a local Yellow Cab in Kenosha, again.
    
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Dick Trickle says:

February 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM

We have investigated ourselves and have come to the conclusion that we’ve done nothing wrong.

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  February 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
  
  And Dick Trickle knows a thing or two about driving.
  
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  1. Anonymous says:
    
    February 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
    
    He’s a dick.
    
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Ben Dover says:

February 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM

The cops are never wrong.

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1. phil mikrack says:
  
  February 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
  
  shes lucky the cop didnt taze her after crashing into her. he feared for his life
  
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2. Anonymous says:
  
  February 18, 2025 at 8:13 AM
  
  I have to ask. Was this a DEI hired cop? So many are today.
  
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rolled crown vics make me laugh says:

February 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM

cops fault. cops are always getting into wrecks, and never get tickets. maybe they should put the laptops down?

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  February 18, 2025 at 6:56 AM
  
  Cell phones. Always on phones. Must be important stuff. Don’t the Exploders have Bluetooth?
  
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Anonymous says:

February 18, 2025 at 8:14 AM

I have to ask. Was this a DEI hired cop? So many are today.

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More Anonymous says:

February 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM

The idiocy of the comments here just boggles my mind. People obviously do not understand basic traffic regulations, or just choose to ignore them.

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The Watcher says:

February 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM

DUE REGARD!
TUNNEL VISION!
RULES OF THE ROAD

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