Father and child Kevin and Emily Dalley killed, one child injured in collision with alleged drunk driver Levi Ruohonen, 25, at Four Mile Road and Short Road in Racine County, Wisconsin

Modified Date: 
Mon, 12/04/2017 - 2:01pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, November 25, 2016

Drunk driver blamed in death of father, daughter

The drunk driver was charged with two homicide counts. According to police, this is his second driving under the influence charge.

Fundraising site set up for family of father and daughter killed by drunk driver in Caledonia crash

After a 39-year-old father and his 9-year-old daughter were tragically killed by a drunk driver in a rear-end crash on Friday, November 25th in Caledonia, a family member has set up a memorial fund[1] for the man’s two other daughters and wife.

Charged: Levi Ruohonen accused of driving drunk, causing crash that killed father, daughter in Caledonia

At the hospital, Ruohonen was cited for homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and placed under arrest. A blood test was done.

Man accused of drinking at hockey game, strip club prior to crash that killed father, daughter reaches plea deal

26-year-old Levi Ruohonen on Monday, December 4th pleaded no contest to two charges — two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle (second+). He was then remanded into custody pending his sentencing hearing, which is set for February 23rd.   

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Kevin Dalley
Emily Dalley
Levi Ruohonen

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