Green County Sheriff
MONROE - Injuries were reported during a one-vehicle accident at about 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the W8400 block of Wisconsin 81 in the Town of Jordan. Reports indicate that Joseph M. Van Matre, 23, Browntown, was traveling northbound on County M, when he took his focus off the roadway for a short time. When he looked up, he was nearing the intersection of County M and Wis. 81. He attempted to slow down and make the left hand turn onto Wis. 81 westbound, but he was unable to do so and traveled through Wis. 81. He then traveled down into the north ditch and hit an embankment. The vehicle had severe damage and was towed from the scene. Van Matre was transported to Monroe Clinic ER by private vehicle.
MONROE - Injuries were reported during a one-vehicle accident at about 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the W8400 block of Wisconsin 81 in the Town of Jordan. Reports indicate that Joseph M. Van Matre, 23, Browntown, was traveling northbound on County M, when he took his focus off the roadway for a short time. When he looked up, he was nearing the intersection of County M and Wis. 81. He attempted to slow down and make the left hand turn onto Wis. 81 westbound, but he was unable to do so and traveled through Wis. 81. He then traveled down into the north ditch and hit an embankment. The vehicle had severe damage and was towed from the scene. Van Matre was transported to Monroe Clinic ER by private vehicle.