Prosecutors say the 19-year-old driver had used alcohol and cocaine before the May 2 head-on collision.
KENOSHA COUNTY, WI — A 19-year-old woman has been charged after prosecutors said she drove drunk and high before a fiery head-on crash May 2 on State Highway 83 that seriously injured two sisters near Wheatland.
Kenosha County prosecutors charged Tegan Cox with two counts of injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle and two counts of causing injury while operating under the influence. A court commissioner set her cash bond at $50,000. The case now moves toward its next court date, set for June 5, as the injured sisters continue to recover from a crash that sent three people to hospitals.
Investigators said Chloe Fikert, 22, and Olivia Fikert, 24, were traveling south on State Highway 83 when Cox crossed the center line and hit their car head-on. The crash happened north of New Munster on the morning of May 2. Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue, the Wheatland Fire Department and the Randall Fire Department were called shortly after 10 a.m. Emergency crews found a severe scene, with one vehicle on fire, two people in the road and another person trapped inside a damaged car. Theresa Stoen, the sisters’ mother, said her daughters survived what could have been a fatal crash. “It was a miracle. It really was that they’re both alive,” Stoen said.
Authorities said two Flight for Life helicopters took two people to hospitals in critical condition, while a third person was taken by ambulance. Olivia was rushed to a hospital with serious back injuries. Chloe was flown to a hospital, spent days in intensive care and had several surgeries, according to her mother. Cox was also seriously injured in the crash. A criminal complaint said Cox admitted using alcohol and cocaine earlier that day. Prosecutors have not said in public reports what her blood-alcohol level was, whether drug test results have been completed or whether any additional charges are under review.
The collision drew attention across western Kenosha County because of the force of the impact and the fire that followed. State Highway 83 runs through rural areas near Wheatland and New Munster, where traffic often moves between small communities, farms and county roads. Fire officials described the response as complex because of the damaged vehicles, the flames and the need to remove an injured person from the wreckage. One person remained trapped for nearly an hour before emergency workers completed the extrication. The crash closed part of the highway while crews treated the injured, cleared the scene and began the investigation.
The charges against Cox are felony counts tied to injury and impaired driving allegations. In court, prosecutors accused her of operating while under the influence when the crash occurred. The court commissioner ordered the $50,000 cash bond, and Cox is due back in court June 5. Court records and charging documents are expected to guide the next steps, including whether the case moves into a preliminary hearing, plea discussions or further review by prosecutors. Cox has been accused but not convicted. The investigation also remains important for documenting speed, lane position, toxicology results and medical records tied to the injuries.
Stoen said the days after the crash have been filled with hospital visits and uncertainty as both daughters face long recoveries. “It’s one day at a time. Just one day at a time, that’s all we can do,” she said. Stoen said the sisters’ lives have changed because of the injuries and the time needed to heal. “The girls’ lives will never be the same, ever,” she said. “They’ve got a long road ahead of them for recovery.” Photos from the scene showed heavy vehicle damage on the highway, and fire officials said the burned vehicle was fully engulfed when crews arrived.
The case stood in Kenosha County Circuit Court on Wednesday with Cox charged, bond set and another court appearance scheduled for June 5. The Fikert sisters remained in recovery as investigators and prosecutors continued building the record around the crash.
Author note: Last updated Wednesday, May 13, 2026.