KENOSHA COUNTY, WI — The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office has released additional details regarding a serious three-vehicle crash Tuesday night that left one driver seriously injured and resulted in the arrest of a 31-year-old Racine man suspected of operating while intoxicated.
According to a press release from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Somers Fire and Rescue responded to the intersection of County Highway E (12th Street) and County Highway Y (22nd Avenue) at approximately 10:17 p.m. on November 10, 2026.
INVESTIGATION REVEALS SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
The preliminary investigation indicates that a white Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by Austin Joseph Ishman, 31, of Racine, was traveling northbound on 22nd Avenue when he allegedly failed to stop at the intersection.
The pickup truck struck a Kia Soul traveling westbound on 12th Street.
Following the initial collision, the Kia struck a Honda Pilot that was stopped at a red light in the southbound lanes of 22nd Avenue.
All three vehicles sustained damage, with photographs from the scene showing extensive damage to the Dodge Ram and Kia Soul.
THREE OCCUPANTS, INCLUDING AN INFANT, INSIDE KIA
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the Kia Soul was occupied by three individuals, including an infant.
The driver of the Kia was found unconscious but breathing and trapped inside the vehicle when emergency personnel arrived.
Somers Fire and Rescue personnel extricated the driver, who was subsequently transported to Froedtert South Hospital.
As of the Sheriff’s Office’s latest update, the driver remained hospitalized in serious condition.
Another passenger in the Kia sustained injuries that were not considered serious.
The infant was not injured but was transported to the hospital as a precaution before being released to a family member.
The driver of the Honda Pilot was not injured.
MULTIPLE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS RESPOND
The severity of the collision prompted a significant emergency response involving the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, Somers Fire and Rescue, Kenosha Fire Department, South Shore Fire Department, and Pleasant Prairie Fire & Rescue.
Additional ambulances were requested as emergency personnel worked to treat the injured occupants and extricate the trapped driver.
A total of five medical units were requested to the scene.
The Kenosha County Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) was activated to assist with the investigation due to the serious nature of the collision.
DRIVER ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF OWI
Deputies arrested Ishman on suspicion of operating while intoxicated.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Ishman was medically cleared at Froedtert South Hospital before being transported to the Kenosha County Jail.
Authorities also confirmed that Ishman had an outstanding warrant at the time of his arrest.
Kenosha County Jail records show Ishman was booked on November 11, 2026, at approximately 4:15 a.m.
The Sheriff’s Office submitted the following requested charges and violations for review:
– Injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle
– Operating while intoxicated causing injury, second or subsequent offense
– Possession of marijuana
– Operating a motor vehicle without insurance
Jail records also list an OWI second-offense entry and contempt of court for disobeying a court order.
The jail booking record lists a total bond amount of $100.
SHERIFF RESPONDS TO CRASH
Kenosha County Sheriff David Zoerner issued a statement following the crash, condemning impaired driving and emphasizing the dangers it poses to innocent motorists.
“Driving while intoxicated is a reckless and selfish decision that puts innocent lives at risk,” Zoerner said.
The sheriff further stated that deputies will continue enforcing impaired-driving laws and arresting individuals who choose to drive while impaired.
INVESTIGATION REMAINS ONGOING
The Kenosha County Major Crash Assistance Team continues assisting with the investigation.
The Sheriff’s Office stated that no additional details will be released at this time due to the ongoing investigation.
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