On February 20:
● 6:51 p.m. Stephen E Tuescher, 73, Darlington reported striking a deer on Walnut RD, Wiota Township. No injuries were reported. Tuescher’s 2024 GMC received minor damage and was driven from the scene.
On February 21:
● 2:50 p.m. A deputy responded to STH 11, City of Shullsburg for a two vehicle accident. David M. Foley, 46, Shullsburg failed to yield to oncoming traffic when the eastbound vehicle operated by Shelby G. Huff, 21, Gratiot struck the rearend on Foley’s vehicle causing Huff to lose control, leave the roadway, and came to a rest in the ditch. Both Huff and Foley reported no injuries. Foley’s 2008 Ford received functional damage and was driven from the scene. Huff’s 2019 Jeep received disabling damage and was towed from the scene.
On February 22:
● 8:26 p.m. Daniel G. Peterson, 19, Blanchardville was cited for speeding, possession of controlled substances and transporting alcohol with minors in the vehicle on STH 81, Elk Grove Township. All three minor passengers received underage citations as well.
On February 24:
● 8:24 p.m. Rheanee E Martinez, 35, Argyle reported striking a deer on STH 81, Darlington Township. No injuries were reported. Martinez’s 2013 Hyundai received functional damage and was driven from the scene.
On February 27:
● 3:33 a.m. Belmont Fire, Belmont EMS and a deputy responded to USH 151, Belmont Township for a one vehicle accident. Patrick W. Huehne, 25, Belmont was traveling on USH 151 when he lost control of his vehicle and struck the guardrail. Huehne reported no injuries. Huehne’s 2013 Dodge received disabling damage and was towed from the scene. Huehne was cited for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI - 1st Offense) and Failure to Maintain Control. Lafayette County Highway Department assisted.
● 7:16 a.m. A deputy responded to CTH F, Darlington Township for a one vehicle accident. Maria G. Hernandez-Gutierrez, 18, Darlington was traveling on CTH F when she lost control, left the roadway and entered the ditch. Hernandez-Gutierrez reported no injuries. Hernandez-Gutierrez’s Chrysler received disabling damage and was towed from the scene. Darlington Police assisted.
● 10:25 a.m. Kara A. Bruce, 37, Argyle reported striking a deer on Trotter RD, Wiota Township. Bruce reported no injuries. Bruce’s 2020 Chrysler received functional damage and was driven from the scene.
On February 28:
● 6:58 p.m. A deputy responded to STH 23, Darlington Township for a one vehicle accident. Ashley A. Moore, 32, Gratiot reported striking a deer. No injuries were reported. Moore’s 2017 Ford received disabling damage and was towed from the scene. Lafayette County EMS, Darlington Fire, and Darling-ton Police department assisted.