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Traffic Accidents: Jan. 17, 2018
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Brodhead police

BRODHEAD - On Saturday:

• A traffic crash was reported at 12:34 p.m. in the 1600 block of 1st Center Avenue. Due to the incident occurring on privater property, no citations were issued.



Lafayette County Sheriff

DARLINGTON - On Friday:

• No injuries were reported when deputies were called to a vehicle in the ditch at 10:42 p.m. to Truman Road in Elk Grove Township. Jed T. Adams, 28, Benton, was traveling on Truman Road when he lost control of his 2002 Chevrolet S10. As a result, Adams was arrested for operating while intoxicated and was later released to a responsible party.

On Saturday:

• Minor injuries were reported during a one-vehicle crash at 7:15 a.m. on Woodberry Road in Lamont Township. Richard A. Andrews, 39, Monroe, was traveling on Woodberry Road when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a telephone pole. Andrew's 2005 Chevrolet Silverado sustained severe damage and was towed. Darlington Fire Department, Darlington Police Department and Rural Medical Ambulance Service assisted on scene. Andrews was cited for operating while intoxicated (3rd) and failure to maintain control.

On Sunday:

• No injuries were reported during a one-vehicle crash at 8:28 p.m. on Wis. 11 in New Diggings Township. Emma M. Behlen, 23, Cuba City, was traveling westbound on Wis. 11 when she lost control of her vehicle due to slippery road conditions. Behlen crossed the center line causing her to strike a guard rail. Behlen's 2007 Chevrolet Impala sustained moderate damage and was towed. Benton First Response and Benton Fire assisted.

• No injuries were reported when John A. Witmer, 28, Argyle, struck a deer at 11:28 p.m. on Apple Grove Church Road, Argyle Township. Witmer's 1996 Ford Ranger sustained minor damage.

On Monday:

• No injuries were reported when Tamara L. Reichling, 56, Darlington, struck a deer at 7:12 a.m. on County G, Argyle Township Reichling's 2009 Lexus sustained moderate damage and was driven from the scene.

• A deputy responded at 3:43 p.m. to County G, Belmont Township for a one vehicle accident.