WHO Involved: Roderic Pulvermacher, 64, of Hill Point, WI
Harvey Bastian, 71, of Muscoda, WI
WHERE Incident Happened: County Highway O, just south of the intersection of Cardinal Crest Rd
What happened: Sheriff Clay Porter reports on 12/14/2023 at approximately 3:24 P.M. vehicle driven by Pulvermacher was traveling south on CTH O following farm equipment also traveling south on CTH O. Pulvermacher advised deputies that while traveling south on CTH O he was unable to see due to the sun in his eyes and struck Bastian, who was also traveling south on CTH O on a E-bike. Upon deputy’s arrival on scene they located Bastian in the north ditch line and started life saving measures. Vehicle and E-bike remained in the south lane of traffic. Bastian was transported by Richland EMS to the Richland Hospital and was later pronounced deceased. Vehicle operator had no injuries from the crash and did voluntarily submit to a blood draw. At this time there is no evidence of impairment by the operator of the vehicle. The crash is still under investigation by Wisconsin State Patrol and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office.
Other Agencies Involved: Richland Fire, Richland EMS, Richland Center Police Department, WI State Patrol