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Lafayette County Sheriff: April 2, 2025
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On March 16:

● 2:52 a.m. Lacey F. Lehmkuhl, 33, Gratiot was traveling on White School Road, Gratiot Township when she lost control of her vehicle, left the roadway and entered the ditch. Lehmkuhl reported no injuries. Lehmkuhl’s 2012 Chevrolet received disabling damage and was towed from the scene. 

● 5:48 a.m. Kody A. Piefer, 25, Warren reported striking a deer on STH 78, Argyle Township. Piefer reported no injuries. Piefer’s 2005 Honda received disabling damage and was towed from the scene.

On March 17:

● 8:18 a.m. Betsy S. Ellefson, 71, Darlington reported striking a deer on STH 81, Darlington Township. Ellefson reported no injuries. Ellefson’s 2014 Honda received functional damage and was driven from the scene. 

● 12:24 p.m. Carlyn L. Klotzbach, 54, Apple River reported striking a deer on CTH W, White Oak Springs Township. Klotzbach reported no injuries. Klotzbach’s Chevrolet received functional damage and was driven from the scene.

● 3:54 p.m. William L Bennett, 16, Shullsburg was traveling on CTH E, Darlington Township when he lost control of his vehicle, left the roadway, struck a mailbox and entered the ditch. Bennett reported no injuries. Bennett’s 2012 Jeep received disabling damage and was towed from the scene.

● 11:09 p.m. Chiara A. Flowers, 25, Lancaster was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI-1st Offense) on STH 81, Darlington Township. Flowers was released to a responsible party. Flowers was also cited for Speeding and Possession of Open Intoxicants. Flowers’ passenger, Leandra S. Childress, 19, Elgin, IL was cited for Possession of THC.