Press Release - Injury Accident - 3rd Offense OWI arrest
Date: October 10, 2014
No: 14-53
Subject: Injury Accident – 3rd Offense OWI Arrest
Arrested: Kenneth R Davidson 48 yoa Racine WI
OWI- 3rd Offense
Reckless Driving
Passenger: 45 year old Racine woman
Vehicle: 2001 Chevy Monte Carlo 2dr.
On Friday October 10, 2014 at about 3:25 a.m. third shift patrol officers were in the area of N. Main and Dodge St. The officers observed a vehicle traveling south bound on N. Main St. at a high rate of speed. The officers proceeded southbound on N. Main to investigate. They found that the vehicle, a 2001 Chevy Monte Carlo, had lost control over the bridge and struck a pole sheering it off at the base. It then crashed into the basement of 134 Main St. The vehicle penetrated the building, rolled and landed and came to rest on its roof.
The vehicle was on fire with the driver, KENNETH R DAVIDSON, trapped inside. The passenger, a 45 year old Racine woman, was found trapped underneath it. Patrol officers rushed to the scene and began extinguishing the flames and providing first aid to the victims. The Fire Department arrived and took over rescue operations. Both parties were transported to Wheaton Franciscan Medical Center for treatment. Several officers suffered smoke inhalation injuries but remained on duty.
The driver of the vehicle was later transported to Froedtert Hospital for further treatment. Both parties suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The accident remains under investigation.
Racine Police traffic investigators are interested in any additional information that you may have about this incident. You are urged to call the Racine Police Department Traffic Bureau at 262-635-7816.
You may also contact Crimestoppers at 262-636-9330, or by texting RACS plus the message to CRIMES (274637) and referring to Tipsoft I.D. #TIP417 with your text message.
Sgt. Jessie Metoyer
Public Information Officer
Address/Location
Racine, WI Police Department
730 Center St
Racine, WI 53403
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 262-635-7700