The following events occurred on November 14, 2022:
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MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH-INJURY:
At 11:03 a.m., Deputies, along with Juda First Response and Green County EMS, responded to a residence in the W4200 block of State Highway 11 for a vehicle versus pedestrian crash with injuries.
Investigation revealed that Mark L. Boelk 63, of Monroe was attempting to park the vehicle, when he accidentally pressed the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal. This caused the vehicle to accelerate and strike a pedestrian. Boelk reported no injuries, was not wearing a seatbelt, and the airbags did not deploy. The pedestrian, a 70-year-old of Juda sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The vehicle sustained functional damage.
Patrol Sgt. S. Maresch #7
Green County Sheriff’s Office