JANESVILLE — A semi-tractor trailer driver was killed Friday in a collision with a Rock County Highway Department plow truck, temporarily closing southbound Interstate 39/90, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.
According to a news release, the plow truck was clearing snow about 11:50 a.m. from the median shoulder when it was struck from behind on the passenger side by the southbound semi traveling in the left lane.
The crash occurred at mile marker 182 between Janesville and Beloit.
The impact caused the semi to jackknife, blocking all southbound lanes of the interstate.
The semi driver, a 59-year-old Milwaukee man, was fatally injured.
The plow truck driver was not injured but taken to the hospital for evaluation.
The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating the crash and will conduct a post-crash inspection of both vehicles.
Assisting agencies included Rock County Sheriff’s Department, Rock County Highway Department,
Rock County Medical Examiner, Town of Beloit Fire/EMS, Town of Turtle Fire/EMS, and Janesville
Fire/EMS.
