DATE:             June 22, 2023
SUBJECT:     Fatal Crash 2023-22955
AUTHORITY: Sgt Brandon Hood

On June 21, 2023, at approximately 11:40 p.m., the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center was notified of a motorcycle versus car crash in the area of Highway 167 and County Trunk K in the Town of Erin.  Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office along with the Richfield Fire Department responded to the scene. Upon arrival of the first deputy, it was determined that a northbound motorcycle struck a southbound passenger car.  The operator of the motorcycle was ejected from the motorcycle and died at the scene.  The operator of the passenger car displayed signs of impairment and was arrested for Operating While Impaired.      

The operator of the motorcycle was identified as a 51 year old Hartford man.  The operator of the passenger car was identified as a 37 year old Oconomowoc man.  The roadway was closed for approximately five hours.  The crash remains under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. 

This is the 9th traffic fatality investigated by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in 2023.