Racine Man's Vehicle Drives Into House

RACINE COUNTY, WI — Just after 7 a.m. Friday, authorities received several 911 calls of an accident in the 28200 block of Washington Ave. in the Village of Rochester for an accident involving a vehicle hitting a house, authorities reported.

That particular area of Washington Ave. in western Racine County features a sharp turn north that leads to Waterford, and also a smaller road that continues west to Rochester.

According to information released by the Racine County Sheriff's office, upon arrival, deputies found that the accident involved a westbound Ford Taurus that did not negotiate a curve in the area, went off into the gravel shoulder, over-corrected, crossed the center line, and struck an east-bound Ford Explorer. After striking the SUV, the Taurus continued into the yard of 28217 Washington Ave and struck the front of the house
causing significant structural damage to the house’s living room wall.

Authorities reported there were two people inside the house when it was struck, and neither sustained any injuries. Both drivers, who were lone occupants of the vehicles, were transported to Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington for minor injuries by Rochester Fire and Rescue.

The driver of the Taurus, a 20-year old male from the city of Racine, was cited for causing
the accident. His name has yet to be released to the public.

Image Via Racine County Sheriff's Office