MILWAUKEE -- After another teenager died in a crash involving a stolen vehicle on Saturday, January 22nd, Milwaukee's youth mentoring groups are doubling down.

"Operation Dream" started about 10 years ago. The program mentors boys between the ages of four and 18.

With juveniles as young as 12 or 13 recently arrested for vehicle thefts, the group's director knows they're facing a huge challenge.

Rodney Bourrage knows every minute his boys spend under the watch of Operation Dream is a minute they aren't spending with his long-time nemesis.

"We`re always fighting against the streets. It`s a challenge for us to be able to steer the boys down the right road, down the right avenue," Bourrage said.

Rodney Bourrage

Bourrage says he's well aware of the fact that too many Milwaukee teenagers are speeding down the city's avenues in stolen vehicles.

Some are dying while doing so.

The most recent victim is 16-year-old DeAnthony Parks.

Family members and friends have wrapped balloons and cards around a street light near Capitol Drive and Port Washington Road.

That's where the stolen car Parks was riding in flipped after hitting another car. Parks was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say this was the seventh fatal crash involving a stolen vehicle in Milwaukee since November.

"16 years old. He`s had six arrests from two different agencies," Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said.

Memorial for 16-year-old DeAnthony Parks, killed in crash involving stolen vehicle near Port Washington Road & Capitol Drive

Chief Flynn says authorities knew the teen well.

"He has been on the Auto Theft Robbery Task Force list since August of last year," Chief Flynn said.

Some of the city's top officials are now questioning whether the county's juvenile justice system is holding repeat offenders accountable.

"I`m not calling for every person being locked up. But when someone has a record as long as my arm, and the only punishment is a day -- perhaps a day in jail -- it`s insignificant," Milwaukee Common Council President Michael Murphy said.

Operation Dream

"They need someone there to guide them," Bourrage said.

Bourrage says preventing these crimes in the first place starts with jobs.

"Work gives them money. It gives them power," Bourrage said.

It also involves knowing who is influencing these teens.

N. Port Washington Road and Capitol Drive

"You have to be with the right people. We teach them that you`re judged by the company you keep," Bourrage said.

Police say they're still looking for the driver of that stolen vehicle in Saturday's crash at Capitol and Port Washington.

One of the cornerstones of Operation Dream is Operation Work. As part of that program, teens had a private meet-and-greet with the Milwaukee Bucks front office staff on Monday night, January 25th, where they learned about the business of basketball.

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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police say a 15-year-old girl who was inside a stolen vehicle involved in a fatal crash on Saturday, January 23rd near N. Port Washington Road and Capitol Drive has been arrested.

The 15-year-old girl was a passenger in the vehicle, police say.

Police continue to work to positively identify the driver and the vehicle’s other occupants.

No one has been charged in this case.

Memorial for 16-year-old DeAnthony Parks, killed in crash involving stolen vehicle near Port Washington Road & Capitol Drive

16-year-old DeAnthony Parks was killed in the crash. Police said the stolen Toyota Camry Parks was riding in flipped after hitting an Oldsmobile Alero around 11:00 a.m. The stolen car went airborne and then hit a home. Parks was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say this was the seventh fatal crash involving a stolen vehicle in Milwaukee since November.

“16 years old. He`s had six arrests from two different agencies,” Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said.

Milwaukee Police Chief Flynn said authorities knew the teen well.

N. Port Washington Road and Capitol Drive

“He has been on the Auto Theft Robbery Task Force list since August of last year,” Chief Flynn said.

Police say others in the stolen car ran from the scene.

No one in the Oldsmobile or the home were hurt.

After this crash, some of the city’s top officials questioned whether the county’s juvenile justice system is holding repeat offenders accountable.

N. Port Washington Road and Capitol Drive

WALWORTH COUNTY -- FOX6 News has learned a third person has passed away following a crash involving two vehicles that happened on Saturday night, January 23rd in Walworth County.

Walworth County Sheriff's officials confirmed for FOX6 News 50-year-old David Laur of Glendale passed away on Thursday morning, January 28th at a hospital in Oconomowoc -- just an hour before his girlfriend's funeral.

Elizabeth Wolfson

Laur was driving a vehicle that was struck head-on on State Highway 120.

Laur's passenger, 51-year-old Elizabeth Wolfson of Shorewood was pronounced dead after the crash.

Vladymyr Khlopetskyy

The driver of the other vehicle, 30-year-old Vladymyr Khlopetskyy of Chicago, also died as a result of this crash.

Sheriff's officials said alcohol and speed appeared to be factors in this incident.

The crash happened shortly before 8:00 p.m. on State Highway 120, south of State Highway 11 in the Town of Spring Prairie in Walworth County.

Upon the arrival of deputies, two vehicles were observed with extensive front end damage.

Fatal crash in Walworth County

An initial investigation has revealed Khlopetskyy was traveling southbound on State Highway 120 in an area of a curve when his vehicle crossed the center line -- striking a northbound vehicle operated by Laur.

Wolfson was the front, right seat passenger in Laur's vehicle.

Elizabeth Wolfson's family -- From left, her daughter, Olivia Kmezich, her sister, Jody Washatko, and her niece, Ashley Buckholtz

FOX6 News spoke with Jody Washatko (Wolfson's sister) on Thursday, January 28th -- just hours after her sister's funeral. The family is making a heartbreaking plea after this crash that took the life of their loved one.

"I don't think the three of us here have ever received news like that. You never think it's going to happen to you, or your family member," Washatko said.

"My mom was such a special person," Olivia Kmezich, Wolfson's daughter said. "There's some anger that some people would still consider getting behind the wheel after drinking -- after story, after story, after story."

"One bad decision by one human being caused this tragedy," Ashley Buckholtz, Wolfson's niece said.

Fatal crash in Walworth County

In the moments after the crash, passing drivers rushed to the vehicle Wolfson and Laur were in.

"When I arrived at the scene I was praying for both these individuals, you know, with them -- as they were semi-conscious and unconscious," William Adam Ross said.

That help from a complete stranger is comfort to Wolfson's family.

"Held their hands and stayed with them until the ambulance took them away," Washatko said.

We're told Wolfson and Laur were driving back to Shorewood after a bicycle club meeting in Lake Geneva at the time of the crash. Wolfson and Laur were known to run and bike together. They were training for an Ironman race.

"Just always laughing -- always doing something active together," Washatko said.

The two passengers in Khlopetskyy's vehicle were identified as 21-year-old Mariana Lompas of Chicago and Roksolana Bubniak of Chicago.

They remain in the hospital in serious condition.

Fatal crash in Walworth County

PHILLIPS — A 55-year-old woman has died in a snowmobile crash in northern Wisconsin.

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred near Lisbon and Girard Monday morning, February 1st.

Police say a 26-year-old Milwaukee man was driving his 2000 Dodge Stratus westbound in the 6600 block of W. Lisbon Avenue at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his car and drove into a tree.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.  MPD’s investigation continues.

Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say a 23-year-old woman died after she was struck by a vehicle on Thursday evening, February 4th near the intersection of Highway 164 and Sunset.

It happened just before 6:00 p.m.

Police say when first responders arrived at the scene, they located the woman who had been hit by a vehicle.

Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful, and the woman was pronounced dead at the hospital.

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A Waukesha Police Accident Reconstruction Specialist was called in to investigate this crash.

Waukesha police closed northbound Highway 164 north of Sunset due to the crash.

That closure was expected to last for three hours. The scene was cleared around 10:00 p.m.

Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

TOWN OF WHITEWATER — The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened in the Town of Whitewater on Thursday evening, February 4th.

Officials say a driver of the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve and struck a power pole on State Highway 59 shortly after 9  p.m.

The driver has been identified as Truley Unique Roberson, 24 years old, of Beloit. There were no passengers in the vehicle.

Roberson had to be extricated from the vehicle by the Whitewater Fire Department.  Life-saving measures attempted by the fire department were unsuccessful and Roberson died at the scene of the crash.

MILWAUKEE — Two men died as a result of a single car crash on Milwaukee’s northwest side early Sunday, February 7th.

Milwaukee police say the wreck happened just after 2:00 a.m. just south of 91st and Bradley in Milwaukee.

Two 36-year-old men died at the scene as a result of their injuries sustained in the crash.

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DELAFIELD — Delafield police say one person was killed in a crash involving one vehicle in Delafield on Sunday afternoon, February 7th.

It happened shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Milwaukee Street at Garrison Court.

Police say one vehicle was located on Milwaukee Street with two occupants and severe damage.

It appears the vehicle collided with a tree on the north side of Milwaukee Street — west of Garrison Court.

Police say it was quickly determined one of the vehicle’s occupants had died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

The vehicle’s driver was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries suffered in the crash. The extent of injuries is unclear.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

The name of the person killed in this crash has not been released at this time.

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified two men killed in a crash early on Sunday morning, February 7th near 91st and Bradley: 37-year-old Antoine Lewis and 37-year-old Nicholas Ashford — both of Milwaukee.

The preliminary manner of death for these men has been ruled accidental. It was determined that they died as a result of multiple blunt force injuries.

The crash happened around 2:00 a.m.

The medical examiner’s report indicates the vehicle the men were in was traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck a tree near 91st and Bradley.

Both of the men had to be extricated from the vehicle.

The report indicates Ashford was driving the vehicle, and Lewis was the passenger.

According to the report, the crash was witnessed by Lewis’ girlfriend and others, who were in the vehicle in front of the vehicle Lewis and Ashford were in.

The report indicates Ashford and Lewis had been at a party all night at Gene’s Supper Club in Milwaukee prior to the crash. They were traveling at an estimated 75 miles-per-hour when they drove over railroad tracks and lost control — striking the curb and one tree, which then catapulted the vehicle into another nearby tree at an “extreme rate of speed.”

Family members and friends in the vehicle in front of the vehicle Ashford and Lewis were in told investigators the men “had been drinking all night.”

The report indicates the vehicle suffered “an inordinate amount of damage, rendering it almost unrecognizable.”

According to the report, Ashford and Lewis were not wearing seat belts.

The posted speed limit in the area is 40 miles-per-hour.

BROWN DEER — Brown Deer police say a wrong-way driver has died after a crash on Friday, February 5th near Green Bay Road and Deerwood Drive.

It happened around 8:30 p.m.

The deceased has been identified as 59-year-old Charles Washington of Milwaukee.

Washington died on February 10th as a result of injuries suffered in the crash.

The crash involved three vehicles.

It was determined that Washington was driving the wrong way — headed north on Green Bay Road in the southbound lanes.

Two people had to be taken to the hospital after the crash. A third person was treated at the scene.

Washington was taken to the hospital with severe injuries.

A preliminary investigation indicated alcohol may have contributed to the crash.

The Wisconsin State Patrol was called in to assist with this investigation, which is ongoing.

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BROWN DEER -- Two young lives were lost -- and a third person was left critically hurt in a crash involving one vehicle in Brown Deer early Thursday morning, February 11th.

It happened near Dean and Teutonia around 12:30 a.m.

When police arrived on scene, they found a car that appeared to have lost control and left the roadway while southbound on Teutonia Avenue. The vehicle rolled over at least once across Dean Road and crashed into a tree line just south of the intersection.

Three women were inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. Two were ejected from the car and one had to be extricated from the car.

The driver, 20-year-old Kierra Monei Jackson of Milwaukee,  died at the scene.

A passenger, a 22-year-old Milwaukee woman, was flown to the hospital by Flight for Life. She died at the hospital.

The third occupant, a 20-year-old Milwaukee woman, was transported to the hospital by the North Shore Fire Department -- where she was in critical condition.

Those involved in this crash worked at Walmart. We're told they were coming from a nearby restaurant -- headed home.

"She loved life. She loved everybody. Everybody liked her. She was working, going to school and hanging out with friends," Jeannie Jackson, Kierra Monei Jackson's grandmother said.

Speed is being investigated as a possible factor in this crash.

It is not the first time Brown Deer police have seen a crash near the intersection of Dean and Teutonia.

On December 1st, 2015, a 59-year-old man was killed after police say he was speeding, lost control and crashed while driving his sick granddaughter to a nearby clinic.

Police say since the start of 2016, they are taking action in areas where there's been an increase in crashes.

"We're trying to do something called 'high visibility traffic enforcement,'" Brad Caddock with the Brown Deer Police Department said.

Police say they're stopping cars, writing warnings and citations and saturating certain areas.

"Inattentive driving, following too closely, driving not within the speed limits. We use that enforcement and hopefully educate them and reduce traffic crashes," Caddock said.

It's being done in an effort to avoid a situation where another grandmother has to come out to a tragic scene.

"I came to just...to see...to see the sight," Jeannie Jackson said.

The investigation into this crash continues with the assistance of the Wisconsin State Patrol.

Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

BROWN DEER — The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office has released its reports on a crash that killed two young women early on Thursday morning, February 11th in Brown Deer.

The crash involved one vehicle, and it happened around 12:30 a.m. near Dean and Teutonia.

Vigil for two young women killed in crash near Dean and Teutonia in Brown Deer

When police arrived on scene, they found a car that appeared to have lost control and left the roadway while southbound on Teutonia Avenue. The vehicle rolled over at least once, and the medical examiner’s report indicates it struck an electrical box and phone box before coming to a stop in a tree line just south of the intersection of Dean and Teutonia.

Three women were inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. Two were ejected from the car and one had to be extricated from the car.

Kierra Monei Jackson

The driver, 20-year-old Kierra Monei Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene. She was ejected from the vehicle.

A passenger, 22-year-old Fredericka Owens-Wright was flown to the hospital by Flight for Life, where she later died. She was ejected from the vehicle.

A third woman, age 20, was taken to the hospital, where she was in critical condition. She had to be extricated from the vehicle.

According to the medical examiner’s report, the crash was witnessed by a friend of Monei Jackson, who was traveling behind the vehicle that Monei Jackson, Owens-Wright and the third woman were riding in.

The report indicates prior to the crash, the three women, who worked at Walmart, had just come from an Applebee’s restaurant.

Vigil for two young women killed in crash near Dean and Teutonia in Brown Deer

At the scene of the crash, the medical examiner noted “devastating” damage to the vehicle’s front end.

Police say speed is being investigated as a possible factor in this crash.

The investigation into this crash continues with the assistance of the Wisconsin State Patrol.

This is the second fatal crash to occur in Brown Deer in less than one week’s time.

Vigil for two young women killed in crash near Dean and Teutonia in Brown Deer

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RACINE — Racine police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred near 12th and Valley Drive Saturday morning, February 13.

Police say a 24-year-old man was driving east on 12th Street in the 1900 block, when the vehicle struck an unoccupied, legally parked vehicle. The vehicle continued east, striking a tree on the parkway.

The 24-year-old driver was transported to Wheaton Franciscan Emergency by the Racine Fire Department, and subsequently transferred to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee via Flight for Life.

The 24-year-old driver succumbed to injuries earlier this morning.

Racine Police accident investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this incident.

Any witnesses, or citizens with information, are urged to call the Racine Police Department Accident Investigations Unit at (262) 635-7816.

You may also contact Crimestoppers with your anonymous tips at (262) 636-9330, or by texting RACS plus the message to CRIMES (274637) and referring to Tipsoft I.D. #TIP417 with your text message.

BROWN DEER — Brown Deer police are investigating a fatal crash that happened late on Saturday night, February 13th — just before midnight near 60th and Brown Deer Road. This is the third fatal crash to occur in Brown Deer in just about a week’s time.

The crash involved two vehicles.

Police determined the driver of the striking vehicle was headed northbound on N. 60th Street and went through a red light — striking a vehicle that was traveling eastbound on West Brown Deer Road.

The driver of the vehicle that was struck, a 25-year-old Hustisford woman, was ejected from her vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

Her passenger suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

The driver of the striking vehicle, a 25-year-old Milwaukee man, also suffered non-life threatening injuries. He was taken to the hospital.

Police say it is believed the driver of the striking vehicle was impaired.

Charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office this week.

A portion of West Brown Deer Road was shut down during this investigation.

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This is the third fatal crash to occur in about a week’s time in Brown Deer.

Last Friday night, February 5th, a crash involving three vehicles and a wrong-way driver happened near Green Bay Road and Deerwood Drive. The wrong-way driver died as a result of injuries suffered in the crash on February 11th. He was identified as 59-year-old Charles Washington of Milwaukee.

20-year-old Kierra Monei Jackson and 22-year-old Fredericka Owens-Wright were killed when Monei Jackson seemingly lost control and left the roadway near Dean and Teutonia. The vehicle rolled at least once, and the medical examiner’s report indicates it struck an electrical box and phone box before coming to a stop in a tree line just south of the intersection of Dean and Teutonia. A third woman was taken to the hospital for treatment following this crash. She was listed in critical condition.

WEST BEND -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say an 18-year-old man was killed in a crash on Highway 45 in West Bend on Monday afternoon, February 15th.

It happened on Highway 45 near Chestnut Street, near West Bend around 12:30 p.m.

Sheriff's officials say the 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The operator of a northbound vehicle believed to have struck the 18-year-old man, a 34-year-old Palmyra man, wasn't hurt.

An initial investigation has revealed the 18-year-old man was beside his vehicle, outside the lane of traffic, putting gas into his vehicle when he was struck by the northbound vehicle.

Officials say the northbound vehicle traveled over the fog line prior to striking the man.

Investigators are working to determine what caused the northbound vehicle to leave the roadway.

Alcohol and/or drugs are not believed to be factors in this incident.

The incident remains under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

One lane of Highway 45 and several on-ramps for the highway were closed while this scene was investigated.

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BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police have identified the 25-year-old Hustisford woman killed in a crash on Saturday night, February 13th near 60th and Brown Deer Road.

Lauren Unertl

The deceased has been identified as Lauren Unertl. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her passenger, 31-year-old Edgar Barbosa of Hartford was taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The crash happened just before midnight.

Police say the driver of the striking vehicle in this case was traveling northbound on 60th Street and went through a red light -- striking an SUV Unertl was driving. Unertl was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the striking vehicle, a 25-year-old Milwaukee man, is believed to have been impaired at the time of the crash. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Lauren Unertl

His identity hasn't been released pending charges being filed in this case by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

This incident was the third fatal crash to occur in Brown Deer in just over a week's time.

Jordyn Mueller

Jordyn Mueller is Lauren Unertl's cousin. Mueller tells FOX6 News they recently went shopping together, and the jewelry Lauren bought will now be worn at her funeral.

"Two weeks before she passed, we went to get these. She will be wearing that when she goes," Mueller said.

Mueller says she and her cousin were inseparable.

Lauren Unertl and Jordyn Mueller

"We were a month apart in age. We grew up together. We shared a crib since six months old. We did everything together," Mueller said.

As she created a collage of memories with photos of Lauren Unertl and her mother and father, Mueller on Monday, February 15th recalled the happy times.

"She`s amazing. Her personality could not be matched. A flower child, to put it simply. She was one with nature and everything. There was no anger in her. There was no guilt. She loved life," Mueller said.

Upon learning of Unertl's death, Mueller said "I just fell apart."

Even more painful is the fact that police suspect the striking driver was impaired.

"I'm so angry. This is the one thing she believed in more than anything. If she had a beer -- she was not getting behind the wheel," Mueller said.

That's a practice Mueller hopes others will adopt so her family's loss won't be in vain.

"She`s not the first, and won't be the last lost to drunk driving -- but if she could just change one person's mind, that would be OK," Mueller said.

Charges could be filed in this case as soon as Tuesday, February 16th.

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WEST BEND -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say an 18-year-old man was killed in a crash on Highway 45 in West Bend on Monday afternoon, February 15th. The victim has been identified as Ryan Yauck, a West Bend East High School student.

Ryan Yauck

It happened on Highway 45 near Chestnut Street, near West Bend around 12:30 p.m.

Sheriff's officials say Yauck was pronounced dead at the scene.

The operator of a northbound vehicle believed to have struck Yauck, a 34-year-old Palmyra man, wasn't hurt.

An initial investigation has revealed Yauck was beside his vehicle, outside the lane of traffic, putting gas into his vehicle when he was struck by the northbound vehicle.

Officials say the northbound vehicle traveled over the fog line prior to striking the man.

Investigators are working to determine what caused the northbound vehicle to leave the roadway.

Alcohol and/or drugs are not believed to be factors in this incident.

Crash on Highway 45 near West Bend

Yauck's death is hitting his classmates at West Bend East High School hard.

"Everyone was close to him, and now that he's gone..." Jillian Jaycox said.

"He always brightened up everyone's day -- and it's just sad to see him go," Morgan Bould said.

"It was a tough, tough day (Monday) for staff, and (Tuesday) -- even tougher," Ted Neitzke, superintendent of West Bend Schools said.

Neitzke described Yauck as an intelligent student who took advanced placement classes, was fluent in French and had recently been accepted to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Neitzke said counselors and school psychologists will be staffing an area at the high school's library for as long as necessary.

West Bend East High School

"Each hour of the day, it's open to service students and staff to make sure that their emotional needs are met, and that we can help children cope," Neitzke said.

"Everyone's still kind of in shock," Jaycox said.

The incident remains under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

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LAKE GENEVA — Lake Geneva police say one person was killed in a crash involving three vehicles that happened on Tuesday, February 16th.

It happened around 4:15 p.m. on Main Street, west of Elmwood Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers observed three vehicles involved in the crash. One sustained severe driver’s side damage.

The occupant of that vehicle was pronounced dead a short time later at the hospital. She has been identified as 58-year-old Pamela Bennett of the Town of Geneva.

The drivers of the other two vehicles weren’t hurt.

An initial investigation has revealed Bennett was headed west on Main Street, west of Elmwood avenue when she lost control of her vehicle. Her vehicle slid sideways, exposing the driver’s side of her vehicle in the eastbound lane of traffic.

Bennett’s vehicle then struck another vehicle — and that vehicle then struck a third vehicle.

Police said weather was believed to have been a contributing factor in this incident.

WEST BEND — Were you a witness to a fatal crash on Highway 45 near Chestnut Street in West Bend on Monday, February 15th? If so, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office wants to hear from you.

Sheriff’s officials are asking anyone who may have directly observed the crash or other vehicles in the area at the time of the crash to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (262) 335-4420. 

Ryan Yauck

18-year-old Ryan Yauck, a senior at West Bend East High School, was killed in the crash.

It happened on Highway 45 near Chestnut Street, near West Bend around 12:30 p.m.

Sheriff’s officials say Yauck was pronounced dead at the scene.

The operator of a northbound vehicle believed to have struck Yauck, a 34-year-old Palmyra man, wasn’t hurt.

An initial investigation has revealed Yauck was beside his vehicle, outside the lane of traffic, putting gas into his vehicle when he was struck by the northbound vehicle.

Officials say the northbound vehicle traveled over the fog line prior to striking the man.

Investigators are working to determine what caused the northbound vehicle to leave the roadway.

Alcohol and/or drugs are not believed to be factors in this incident.

Crash on Highway 45 near West Bend

Yauck’s death is hitting his classmates at West Bend East High School hard.

“Everyone was close to him, and now that he’s gone…” Jillian Jaycox said.

“He always brightened up everyone’s day — and it’s just sad to see him go,” Morgan Bould said.

“It was a tough, tough day (Monday) for staff, and (Tuesday) — even tougher,” Ted Neitzke, superintendent of West Bend Schools said.

Neitzke described Yauck as an intelligent student who took advanced placement classes, was fluent in French and had recently been accepted to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Neitzke said counselors and school psychologists will be staffing an area at the high school’s library for as long as necessary.

West Bend East High School

“Each hour of the day, it’s open to service students and staff to make sure that their emotional needs are met, and that we can help children cope,” Neitzke said.

“Everyone’s still kind of in shock,” Jaycox said.

The incident remains under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

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