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Traffic Accidents: Jan. 13, 2021
Traffic Accidents

Green County Sheriff

MONROE — On Dec. 29: 

●  No injuries were reported from a two-vehicle crash at 10:21 p.m. in the N5000 block of Wis. 104, Town of Albany. Michael J. Kitchen, 25, Brodhead, was southbound when he collided with a vehicle stopped in the southbound lane operated by Julio H. Rodriguez, 72, Brodhead. Both vehicles sustained minor damage. 

●  No injuries were reported from a two-vehicle crash at 11:38 a.m. Dec. 31 in the W5200 block of Exeter Crossing Road, Town of New Glarus. Nicole R. Fenner, 20, Sussex, was westbound when she hit a vehicle exiting a driveway operated by Paul E. Rufener, 69, New Glarus. Her vehicle sustained minor damage. 

On Jan. 1: 

●  A vehicle vs. power pole crash was reported at 3:11 a.m. in the W6200 block of Tucker Road, Town of Washington. The occupants fled before deputies and Monticello Fire Department arrived. Investigation determined the vehicle was northbound when it exited the road and collided with a power pole. The collision caused damage to the power pole and power lines fell onto the road. The vehicle sustained damage with air bag deployment. It was towed. Alliant Energy repaired the power pole and power lines. The driver was identified as Dustin A. Trumpy, 26, Monticello. He reported no injuries. An adult passenger also reported no injuries. Trumpy was cited for obstructing an officer, failure to notify police of an accident and failure to keep vehicle under control. 

●  No injuries were reported from a single-vehicle crash at 10:01 a.m. on Wis. 81 and County Y, Town of Monroe. Rogelio Andrade Aguilera, 27, Monroe, was eastbound on County Y when he failed to stop at the intersection and entered the ditch. The vehicle sustained moderate damage. It was towed. He was cited for failure to stop at stop sign and no vehicle insurance.


Lafayette County Sheriff

DARLINGTON — On Dec. 11:

●  A one-vehicle rollover was reported at 7:32 p.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Shullsburg. Keith R. Phillips, 26, Beloit, lost control and entered the ditch. His 2002 Dodge rolled over and sustained severe damage. It was towed. He was cited for driving with no vehicle insurance. Shullsburg EMS and Shullsburg Fire assisted.

On Dec. 12:

●  A vehicle in the ditch was reported at 12:32 a.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Gratiot; 4:03 a.m. on Wis. 81, Town of Seymour; 4:28 a.m. on County XX, Town of Belmont; 5:15 a.m. on Wis. 23, Town of Willow Springs; 5:39 a.m. on Wis. 81, Town of Seymour; 6:17 a.m. on County M, Town of Wiota; 6:46 a.m. on County W, Town of Gratiot; 7:41 a.m. on County K, Town of Darlington; 7:41 a.m. on Wis. 78, Town of Gratiot; 8:19 a.m. on South Mound Avenue in Belmont; 9:48 a.m. on County W, Town of Gratiot; 10:01 a.m. on County G, Town of Fayette; 10:51 a.m. on Wis. 81, Town of Lamont; 11:15 a.m. on County O, Town of Shullsburg; 12:47 p.m. on Cottage Inn Road, Town of Belmont; and 1:29 p.m. on County W, Town of Gratiot.

●  A one-vehicle accident was reported at 3:49 p.m. on Stuart Road, Town of Wiota. Joseph A. Pickett, 37, South Wayne, lost control and slid into a curb due to the slippery conditions. His 2008 Chevrolet sustained minor damage.

●  Jennifer L. Meyer, 44, Cuba City, reported hitting a deer at 11:11 p.m. on County H, Town of Benton. Her 2010 Chevrolet sustained minor damage.

●  A pole vs. vehicle accident was reported at 11:17 p.m. on County G, Town of Willow Springs. A 2011 Nissan owned by Rebecca L. Thompson, 37, Monroe, was left unattended. The vehicle was towed. The accident remains under investigation.

● Rosemary Schultz, 54, South Wayne, reported hitting a deer at 5:47 a.m. Dec. 15 on Spring Brook Road, Town of Wiota. Her 2020 Jeep sustained moderate damage.

On Dec. 16:

●  Charles D. Knauer, 36, South Wayne, reported hitting a deer at 5:47 p.m. on Walnut Road, Town of Wiota. His 2014 Dodge sustained minor damage.

●  Terry J. Rasmussen, 69, Darlington, reported hitting a deer at 7:25 p.m. on Wis. 23, Town of Darlington. His 2009 Toyota sustained minor damage.

●  Katie J. Riechers, 17, Darlington, reported hitting a raccoon at 5:12 p.m. Dec. 22 on Wis. 81, Town of Darlington. Her 2008 Chevrolet sustained minor damage. 

●  Daniel R. McDermott, 72, Monroe, reported hitting a deer at 7:06 p.m. Dec. 23 on Wis. 11, Town of Shullsburg. His 2018 Cadillac sustained moderate damage.