WHO Involved: Tara Weitzel, 46, of Richland Center, WI
Nicollette Wallace, 40, of Hillsboro, WI
Tanner Spoolstra, 26, of Brandon, WI
WHERE Incident Happened: USH 14 at the intersection of CTH O, Richland Center
What happened: Sheriff Clay Porter reports on 12/13/2024 at approximately 10:54 AM, a semi driven by T. Spoolstra was traveling east on USH 14 and failed to stop for a red light at the intersection of CTH O and USH 14. The Dodge Challenger driven by T. Weitzel and the Toyota Tacoma driven by N. Wallace were traveling parallel to each other on CTH O turning left to go west on USH 14 when the Semi failed to stop and crashed into both vehicles in the intersection. After impact the charger came to rest facing north, in the west bound lane on USH 14 and the Tacoma came to rest in the east bound lane facing east. The operators of the Challenger and Tacoma were transported to the Richland Hospital for apparent non-life threatening injuries. Richland County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by the Richland Center Police Department, Richland Center Fire Department, and multiple units from Richland EMS. Wegner’s Auto also assisted in the removal of all involved vehicles.
Other Agencies Involved: Richland Center Police Department, Richland EMS, Richland Fire Department, Wegner’s Auto Service
Arrest or Charges: None