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Reedsburg Man Dies at July 4th Celebration

July 7, 2025 By Chief Deputy

WHEN: 07/04/2025
TIME of Incident: 11:25 PM

WHO Involved: Ethan Peper, 22, of Reedsburg, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: Dix Ln. Cazenovia, WI 53924

What happened: On July 4th, 2025 at approximately 11:25pm, Cazenovia EMS and Fire were requested to an address on Dix Ln. in Richland County for a male party who fell from a truck and was unresponsive. Reedsburg EMS and UW Medflight were also requested and arrived on scene. Life saving measures were attempted immediately on the male party, but were unsuccessful and he was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident. Ethan Peper, 22 of Reedsburg, was identified as the victim. Several witnesses who were present during the incident were unwilling to speak with Law Enforcement and give statements as to what had occurred. The initial investigation from what few witness statements could be gathered, described Peper seated on a tailgate of a truck when he fell onto the roadway. The investigation is still on-going at this time and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office believes there are people who witnessed this incident with more information. Anyone with information please contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office or Richland County Crime Stoppers at 608-647-CLUE (2583). Caller’s can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Other Agencies Involved: Cazenovia EMS, Cazenovia Fire, Reedsburg EMS, UW Medflight, WI State Patrol, Richland County District Attorney

Charges: Pending

Filed Under: Press Releases, News

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