Brodhead, WI (September 30, 2024) – A tragic accident occurred this Monday morning, September 30, involving a vehicle and an SUV at the intersection of County Highway T and State Highway 81. Preliminary investigations reveal that a car traveling southbound on County Hwy T failed to stop at a stop sign and entered the intersection, where it was struck by an SUV traveling westbound on State Hwy 81.
The vehicle was driven by a 23-year-old man from Lena, IL, while the SUV was operated by a 47-year-old female from Monroe, WI. The impact of the collision was severe, leading to significant damage to the vehicle. Emergency responders from the Brodhead Fire Department were called to the scene and worked to extricate the driver of the vehicle.
Unfortunately, the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The identity of the driver is currently being withheld pending notification of family members. The vehicle sustained disabling damage and was subsequently towed from the scene. It was reported that the airbags were deployed, and the driver was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.
Our thoughts are with the families affected by this tragic incident during this difficult time.
Fatal Accidents in Wisconsin
Fatal accidents in Wisconsin are a serious concern, impacting families and communities across the state. Each year, numerous individuals lose their lives in traffic collisions, often due to factors such as reckless driving, failure to obey traffic signals, and impaired driving.
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