Crime & Safety
2nd Car May Have Struck Sussex Woman
Investigators are looking for information on a car which they believe struck the body of Denise Merkel while it was laying on I-43 back on March 2.
Investigators now believe a second vehicle may have struck a Sussex woman in a fatal accident in New Berlin on March 2.
in New Berlin when she was struck. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to a press release from the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department, further investigation suggests Merkel’s body was struck by another car while it was laying in the roadway, sometime between 5:25 a.m. and 5:35 a.m.
Find out what's happening in Sussexfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
By subscribing, you agree to Patch's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Todd Ladwig at 262-548-7461.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.