Connie Benitez, 54, killed, and Michael Brown, 51, injured in motorcycle crash in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin

Modified Date: 
Fri, 09/08/2017 - 3:57pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, October 10, 2015

1 dead, 1 injured in weekend motorcycle crash

Authorities say a Racine woman is dead and a man injured after a motorcycle crash in Mount Pleasant. The motorcycle driver, 51-year-old Michael Brown from Racine, was taken to a local hospital, then airlifted to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee for serious injuries. Police say Benitez and Brown were not wearing helmets. Alcohol and speed are suspected to be factors in the crash, but the exact circumstances aren't known and the investigation is ongoing.

Authorities determined 54-year-old Connie Benitez died quickly after the crash. The motorcycle driver, 51-year-old Michael Brown from Racine, was taken to a local hospital, then airlifted to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee for serious injuries. Police say Benitez and Brown were not wearing helmets.

Topics: 
Helmet Usage
People Involved: 
Connie Benitez
Michael Brown

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