TOWN OF SHIELDS, Wis. (WKOW) — An 18-year-old driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash on County Road Q Saturday evening.
Caleb Guatemala, of Watertown, was driving northbound in an Acura sedan around 6:30 p.m. when the vehicle veered off the road, struck several trees, and came to rest approximately 50 yards into a wooded area, according to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office.
Emergency responders pronounced Guatemala dead at the scene. The sheriff’s office is currently investigating the crash, but no additional details have been released regarding potential causes or circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities have not reported any other injuries related to the crash. The roadway was temporarily closed while responders attended to the scene and conducted their investigation. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.