June 16, 2021 1:30p; Updated 6-17 with identity of latest victim.
(WGTD)---High speeds, a mild curve, a slight rise in the road and an uncommon design are all conditions that are present at an intersection in Somers where three people have been killed in two separate crashes in recent months.
The latest death occurred Tuesday when a 54-year-old woman attempted to use a left turn lane off of Green Bay Rd. to enter a shopping area that's home to Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and smaller retail outlets, including restaurants. The woman was identified Thursday as Pamela Dupuis of Kenosha.
The Kenosha driver was hit by a southbound vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, according to the Kenosha County Sheriff's Dept. The second vehicle was occupied by four adults and two children--all of whom suffered significant injuries. The driver--Darnell Lyons of Kenosha--reportedly has a suspended license and was on probation. The news release indicates he'll be charged with several felonies.
Six months ago, two people were killed and a third person injured in an accident at the same intersection.
In using the turn lane, drivers need to cross three lanes of fast-moving, oncoming traffic. They face drivers who are coming over the crest of a curvy rise, and in some cases haven't adequately slowed down from regular highways speeds that exist on Green Bay Road north of the shopping area.
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