At about 9:03pm Richland County 911 received reports of a crash on US 14 at County Hwy TB in Buena Vista Township near Sextonville. A 2001 Ford Escape being operated by Bonnie Guitweiler of Richland Center was traveling westbound on US 14 when it rear ended a piece of farm implement attached to a tractor which was stopped in the roadway. The tractor, owned and operated by Jason Fuller of Kaukauna, was stopped in traffic on US 14 waiting to turn south onto County Hwy TB when the collision occurred. The tractor was pulling a large lime spreader which was hauling several thousand pounds of lime and compost. There were lights attached to the rear of the spreader, however they were not working. After the impact, the tractor unit continued from the scene to a location on County Hwy TB. It was followed by a witness to the crash who called law enforcement. A Deputy made contact with the tractor operator who indicated he did not realize the crash occurred. The operator of the car was transported to the Richland Hospital with minor injuries. The car suffered extensive damage. The investigation continues.

Other Agencies Involved: Richland County EMS, Richland Center Fire Department, and the Richland Center Police Department

On September 21, 2015 at approximately 9:15 p.m. the Richland County Sheriff’s Department was advised of a one car vehicle crash on USH 14 just West of Eden Valley Lane. Law Enforcement arrived on scene and found one vehicle with significant damage in the ditch line just off of USH 14, vehicle had no occupants upon arrival. Law Enforcement located operator and passenger concealing themselves in the brush. Evidence showed that Wilson was the operator of the vehicle and had drugs and drug paraphernalia on his person. Law Enforcement did locate numerous tools on suspects and their vehicle. After an investigation, it was found that both parties were just involved in a burglary and had stolen the tools and other goods from a business on USH 14. It was determined that Wilson and Hach were both intoxicated and were transported to the Richland center hospital and treated for non life threatening injuries. [Read more…]

On July 12th, 2015, at approximately 11:06 PM the Richland County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a one vehicle rollover crash on County Hwy ZZ near Jarvis Hollow. When Deputies arrived on scene they discovered Jason R. Koch, who was unresponsive, still inside his vehicle. Koch was later assisted from the vehicle by the Richland County EMS and the Richland Center Fire Department. Koch was then transported to the Richland Hospital by Richland EMS, with non-life threatening injuries. Koch was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in this crash. The crash is still under investigation by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

Involved: Jason R. Koch, 20 years old of Richland Center, Wisconsin.

The Richland Center Fire Department, Richland County EMS, and Wegner’s Towing assisted the Sheriff’s Department on scene.

 

On Tuesday morning (5/12/15) at approximately 6:30am, the Richland County 911 Communications Center received word of a two vehicle crash on St Hwy 80, .2 tenths of a mile south of US Hwy 14 near Wegner Auto Service.

Upon arrival, Deputies discovered a liquid manure tanker truck parked on the west shoulder of the roadway. The truck was pulling a portable manure pump. A Toyota Corolla operated by a male subject from Minnesota had run into the manure pump, causing severe damage to the vehicle.

A portion of the pump had impaled the car, peeling back the hood and entire roof. The operator of the vehicle got out under his own power, and was taken by Richland County EMS to the Richland Hospital. He was then transferred to Gunderson Health Systems in La Crosse where he is listed in good condition.

Assisting the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at the scene were Richland County EMS, Richland Center Fire, Baraboo EMS, and Wegner Towing.

The accident remains under investigation.

Authority for release:

Chief Deputy Chad Kanable

Press Release – Traffic Crash State Hwy 80