Man killed in head-on collision in Kenosha County

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Sep 28, 2022 10:48 AM CDT | Updated: Sep 30, 2022 12:21 PM CDT

SALEM LAKES, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A 64-year-old Salem man has died following a motor vehicle crash in Kenosha County Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of County Highway F and 278th Avenue for the two-vehicle collision.

According to the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department, a Buick Encore was traveling eastbound on CTH F when it crossed over into the westbound lane in a no-passing zone and struck a Lexus head-on.

The driver and sole operator of the Buick was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. He was identified Thursday as David Russo.

The operator of the Lexus, identified as a 31-year-old Salem woman, sustained minor injuries.

Alcohol is suspected to a factor in the crash.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department at 262-605-5100.