WHO Involved: Joseph W Melchisedech, 35, of Viola, WI
WHERE Incident Happened: US Highway 14, .25 miles east of Town Line Rd.
What happened: On 11/28/2024 at approximately 01:18 am, Deputies responded to State Highway 14 just east of Town Line Rd, for a automated car crash 911 call with no contact made with the driver. Upon Deputies arrival, ten minutes after the initial call, a vehicle was observed on the north side of the road in the ditch, and was overturned on its side. Deputies identified a male party trapped under his vehicle as Joseph Melchisedech. Joseph was conscious, alert, and speaking to Deputies. The area was checked for other passengers, with none located. It was determined that the vehicle left the roadway and rolled two or three times before coming to a rest. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Richland Fire Department and Viola EMS, as well as UW Med Flight. State Highway 14 was shutdown while first responders were on scene. Joseph was taken to UW Health by Med Flight for his injuries.
Other Agencies Involved: Viola EMS, Richland Fire, Wegner Auto Service, UW Med Flight
Arrest or Charges: Citations for Open Intoxicants, Suspended Registration, Failure to Maintain Control, and Failure to wear seatbelt.