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A 20-year-old man from Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, has been charged with two counts of homicide after crashing a red pickup truck into a sporting goods store in Kenosha. The crash resulted in the deaths of two young people and left two others injured. The driver, Pierangeli Ajay G. Pierangeli, faces decades in prison if convicted. He was allegedly intoxicated at the time of the crash and had a blood-alcohol concentration of .282, three times the legal limit. Kenosha News reported
On June 28, 2023, a red pick-up truck crashed into Play it Again Sports, located at 4017 75th St. This tragic incident resulted in the death of two young individuals. The driver of the truck, a 20-year-old man from Pleasant Prairie, has been charged with multiple offenses, including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle. If convicted, he could face a lengthy prison sentence. An arrest warrant of $500,000 has been issued for his arrest.
According to the criminal complaint, the accident occurred in the early morning hours of July 28. Dispatch received a call reporting a severe car crash and could hear voices in the background. Officers arrived at the scene to find a red Dodge Dakota partially inside the building, with four occupants unconscious and one passenger alert. The Kenosha Fire Department was called to extract the individuals from the truck, but unfortunately, two rear seat passengers were pronounced dead at the scene.
The conscious passenger provided details of the events leading up to the crash. He stated that they had been drinking at a gathering before leaving to drop everyone off at home. The driver, identified as Pierangeli, lost control of the truck while traveling eastbound on 75th Street. The conscious passenger mentioned that no one in the vehicle was wearing a seat belt. He also admitted to calling his mother to inform her of the accident but did not call 911.
Witnesses at the scene described seeing the red truck speeding and swerving before crashing into the building. The witness, an ambulance company employee, estimated the truck’s speed to be around 70 mph. He attempted to render aid until law enforcement arrived.
Pierangeli was later found to have a blood-alcohol concentration of .282, three times the legal limit. Furthermore, it was discovered that his driving privileges had been previously suspended or revoked due to previous refusals to submit to chemical testing.
Since the incident, fundraisers, vigils, and memorials have been organized to honor the memory of the two young victims. The community has come together to support the families affected by this tragedy.
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