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Traffic Accidents: Dec. 22, 2021
Traffic Accidents

Green County Sheriff

MONROE — On Nov. 27: ● No injuries were reported from a single-vehicle crash at 4:42 a.m. Dec. 4 in the W400 block of Stateline Road, Town of Spring Grove. John J. Mahlkuch, 22, Brodhead, was northbound on Best Road when he failed to stop at stop sign. He entered the north ditch and hit an embankment. His vehicle sustained severe damage with airbag deployment. It was towed. He was cited for failure to stop at stop sign and driving without valid license. Brodhead Fire Department and Brodhead EMS assisted. 

On Dec. 5: 

● Brittney A. Vine, 20, Albany, was transported by Albany EMS for further evaluation of injuries sustained from a single-vehicle accident at 9:45 a.m. in the W2600 block of Wis. 59, Town of Sylvester. She was westbound when she lost control of her vehicle due to icy conditions and entered the south ditch and rolled landing on its roof. Her vehicle sustained severe damage. It was towed. 

● No injuries were reported from a single-vehicle accident at 10:18 a.m. in the N5600 block of Wis. 104, Town of Albany. Cory E. Thornton, 31, Blanchardville, was southbound when he lost control of his vehicle due to icy conditions. His vehicle sustained moderate damage with airbag deployment. It was towed.


Lafayette County Sheriff

DARLINGTON — On Nov. 12: 

● No injuries were reported from a one-vehicle rollover at 11:40 a.m. Nov. 14 on County K, Town of Darlington. John R. Harris, 18, Argyle, lost control of his vehicle causing him to exit the roadway and enter the ditch rolling several times. His 2000 Ford sustained severe damage. It was towed. He was cited for failure to maintain control of vehicle. Darlington Fire Department and Lafayette County EMS assisted. 

On Nov. 15: 

● Marcin A. Bienkowski, 42, Poland, reported hitting a deer at 5:43 p.m. on County W, Town of White Oak Springs. The 2012 Toyota sustained severe damage. It was towed. 

On Nov. 16: 

● Brandon J. Graul, 21, Linden, reported hitting a deer at 5:25 p.m. on Wis. 23, Town of Willow Springs. His 2008 GMC sustained moderate damage. 

● Kyle E. Tourdot, 21, South Wayne, reported hitting a deer at 7:44 p.m. on County K, Town of Darlington. His 2000 Chevrolet sustained moderate damage.

● Stephanie L. Eastwood, 62, Argyle, reported hitting a deer at 5:20 p.m. Nov. 18 on County N, Town of Wayne. Her 2014 Ford sustained moderate damage. 

On Nov. 19: 

● Christopher R. Ferguson, 50, Lone Rock, reported hitting a deer at 6:12 a.m. on County G, Town of Argyle. His 2013 Ford sustained moderate damage. 

● A deputy responded for a one-vehicle accident at 8:46 a.m. on North Mound Avenue in Belmont. Belmont police assisted. 

● A deputy responded for a minor two-vehicle accident at 3:36 p.m. on East Center Street in South Wayne. 

On Nov. 21: 

● Micah C. Gabel, 34, Gratiot, reported hitting a deer at 7:11 a.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Gratiot. His 2018 Dodge sustained minor damage. 

● Michael G. Riechers, 50, Darlington, reported hitting a deer at 5:57 p.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Gratiot. His 2016 Dodge sustained minor damage. 

On Nov. 22: 

● Matthew F. Fink, 42, Darlington, reported hitting a deer at 6:57 a.m. on County F, Town of Darlington. His 2020 Ford sustained minor damage. 

● Barbara L. Deis, 49, Platteville, reported hitting a deer at 5:52 p.m. on U.S. 151, Town of Belmont. Her 2022 Honda sustained minor damage.

On Nov. 24: 

● Timothy C. Parkinson, 52, Darlington, reported hitting a deer at 9:09 a.m. on Wis. 81, Town of Lamont. His 2009 Pontiac sustained moderate damage. 

● Dallas L. Cecil, 67, South Wayne, reported hitting a deer at 5:29 p.m. on Round Road, Town of Wiota. The 2014 Ford sustained minor damage. 

On Nov. 25 

● No injuries were reported from a single-vehicle accident at 6:20 a.m. on County W, Town of Gratiot. Andrew D. Schemmel, 41, Dubuque, was eastbound when his vehicle left the roadway, entered the ditch and hit a fence. His 1999 Jeep sustained moderate damage. It was towed. He was cited for non-registration of auto and no vehicle insurance. Gratiot Fire, Gratiot First Response and Green County EMS assisted. 

● Shane M. Freiburger, 17, Mineral Point, reported a one-vehicle accident at 8:24 a.m. on County O, Town of Kendall. His 2007 Ford sustained minor damage. He was cited for failure to keep vehicle under control.