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The following incident occurred on Wednesday, December 14, 2022:
Motor Vehicle Crash With Injury –
At approximately 12:55 PM, Deputies, the Brodhead Fire Department, Brodhead Police Department, Albany EMS, and the Rock County Sheriff’s Officer responded to the intersection of STH 104 and St. John Rd., Town of Decatur, for a report of a two vehicle crash with injuries.
Investigation determined Richard A. Bennett, 38 of Brodhead, was traveling southbound on STH 104 when a vehicle pulled out in front of him from St. John Rd. Richard was unable to avoid the collision and struck the vehicle. John reported wearing his seatbelt and sustained non-life threatening injuries in the crash. The vehicle had airbag deployment and was towed from the scene due to disabling damage. Albany EMS transported John for his injuries.
The eastbound vehicle being operated by Margaret J. Exum, 88 of Brodhead, failed to yield the right-of-way when attempting to turn onto STH 104 from St. John Rd. Margaret reported wearing her seatbelt and sustained non-life threatening injuries in the crash. The vehicle had airbag deployment and was towed from the scene due to disabling damage. Margaret was transported by Brodhead EMS for her injuries.
Motor Vehicle Crash With Injury –
At approximately 9:13 PM, Deputies responded to the N9400 block of State Highway 69, Town of New Glarus, for a report of a two vehicle crash with no injury.
Investigation determined a northbound vehicle being operated by Becky Deegan, 53 of New Glarus, slowed down to turn west onto Spring Valley Rd. While doing so, another northbound vehicle being operated by James Lutz, 46 of Fitchburg, struck Becky in the rear of her vehicle. Both drivers reported wearing their seatbelts. Becky reported a minor injury but declined medical services and James declined any injury. Both vehicle had airbag deployment and were towed from the scene due to disabling damage.
James was issued a citation for Inattentive Driving.
Corporal Lucas D. Reints #18
Green County Sheriff’s Office