PLEASANT PRAIRIE – A Kenosha man was recovering from minor injuries after village firefighters freed him from his vehicle where he was trapped following a two-car crash in the 12400 block of Highway 165 Thursday.
The crash occurred shortly at 4:42 p.m. when the 56-year-old man was driving a Jeep SUV traveling south on the Interstate 94 west frontage road and attempted to turn east onto the highway while a Honda sedan whose driver, a 23-year-old Des Plaines, Ill.-man, was headed northbound when the two vehicles collided. The impact resulted in the Jeep rolling over, trapping the older man inside, according to Sgt. Zach Dutter of the Pleasant Prairie Police Department.
Fire-medics with the Pleasant Prairie Fire Department responded to the scene where they worked to extricate the Jeep’s driver from his vehicle, Dutter said. Rescue workers transported the man to a local hospital. The man had injuries that were not life-threatening, Dutter said.
“He was definitely very fortunate,” Dutter said. The driver of the Honda claimed no injuries at the scene, he said.
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Dutter said the driver of the Honda was issued a citation in the crash. An initial traffic report indicated that he was suspected of failing to yield the right of way to the Jeep. Lanes were blocked on Highway 165 following the crash and authorities cleared the scene an hour and 15 minutes later. An investigation continues.
IN PHOTOS: EMCO Chemical Distributors Inc.’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Taking time to reflect
Pleasant Prairie Fire Chief Craig Roepke, left, and Pleasant Prairie Police Chief David Smetana, right salute as Taps is played during EMCO Chemical Distributors 19th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday at the company headquarters, 8601 95th St. Employees and invited guests took time to reflect on the tragedy of that day 20 years ago, and to honor the first responders who protect us daily. This year’s event featured a fly-over by a vintage P-51 Mustang and a A-1 Skyraider, music, and speeches by Paul Truess, regional director for U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, State Rep. Samantha Kerkman, and EMCO President Edward Polen.
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EMCO President Edward Polen speaks during EMCO Chemical Distributors Inc. 19th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 10, 2021, at the company’s facility at 8601 95th Street, in Pleasant Prairie. Employees and invited guests took time to reflect on the tragedy of that day, and honor the first responders that protect the community daily.
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EMCO President Edward Polen speaks during EMCO Chemical Distributors Inc. 19th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 10, 2021, at the company’s facility at 8601 95th Street, in Pleasant Prairie. Employees and invited guests took time to reflect on the tragedy of that day, and honor the first responders that protect the community daily.
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EMCO President Edward Polen looks up at the American Flag as the National Anthem is played during EMCO Chemical Distributors Inc. 19th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 10, 2021, at the company’s facility at 8601 95th Street, in Pleasant Prairie. Employees and invited guests took time to reflect on the tragedy of that day, and honor the first responders that protect the community daily.
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Pleasant Prairie first responders listen to the National Anthem during EMCO Chemical Distributors Inc. 19th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 10, 2021, at the company’s facility at 8601 95th Street, in Pleasant Prairie. Employees and invited guests took time to reflect on the tragedy of that day, and honor the first responders that protect the community daily.
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A P-51 Mustang and an A-! Skyrider, perform a fly-over during EMCO Chemical Distributors 19th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 10, 2021, at the company’s facility at 8601 95th Street, in Pleasant Prairie. Employees and invited guests took time to reflect on the tragedy of that day, and honor the first responders that protect the community daily.
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EMCO President Edward Polen watches the a P-51 Mustang and an A-1 Skyraider, perform a fly-over during EMCO Chemical Distributors Inc.’s 19th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at the company’s facility at 8601 95th Street, in Pleasant Prairie. Employees and invited guests took time to reflect on the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, and honor the first responders that protect the community daily.
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A 9/11 Remembrance flag flies during EMCO Chemical Distributors Inc.’s 19th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at the company’s facility at 8601 95th Street, in Pleasant Prairie. Employees and invited guests took time to reflect on the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, and honor the first responders that protect the community daily.
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Kelly Ward listens as Taps is played during EMCO Chemical Distributors Inc.’s 19th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at the company’s facility at 8601 95th Street, in Pleasant Prairie.
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Pleasant Prairie Police Chief David Smetana salutes as Taps is played during EMCO Chemical Distributors Inc.’s 19th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at the company’s facility at 8601 95th Street, in Pleasant Prairie. Employees and invited guests took time to reflect on the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, and honor the first responders that protect the community daily.
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